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About the fellowship
The AIxBio Research Fellowship (Winter 2027), run by ERA in partnership with the Cambridge Biosecurity Hub, is a 10-week, full-time, in-person programme in Cambridge, UK for people working at the intersection of advanced AI and biosecurity. Around 10–15 fellows are selected for research, placement or founding tracks, each producing a written output such as a policy brief or technical report.
Eligibility
- 18 or older by 18 January 2027.
- Open to all nationalities and backgrounds — students, engineers, policy professionals, founders.
- No formal research experience required — what matters is reasoning ability and commitment to the mission.
- Available full-time, in person in Cambridge for the whole 10 weeks (remote participation generally not possible).
- Valid passport for international fellows (visa sponsorship available for most countries).
Benefits
- £10,000 total stipend for the programme.
- Travel to/from Cambridge and visa costs covered.
- Meals during working hours, dedicated workspace, project funding.
- Expert mentors + dedicated research managers, talks and workshops.
- Support letters for employers/institutions if you need leave.
Documents required
- Online written application (background, interests, reasoning)
- CV (as requested in the form)
- References (if shortlisted)
How to apply
- Read the fellowship and FAQ pagesPick your track: Research, Placement or Founding.
- Submit the written applicationThrough the official form — quality of reasoning matters more than polish.
- Interview + possible work testsShortlisted candidates meet the ERA team.
- Application window closed 19 Oct 2026Online applications closed on 19 October 2026.
FAQs
No — it is helpful but not required. Strong reasoning and a clear problem focus matter most.
No — it is full-time and in person in Cambridge, with exceptions only for exceptional candidates.
Research, Placement (with a biosecurity team) and Founding (testing whether a gap needs a new organisation).
18 January to 26 March 2027.
Verified 20 Oct 2026 via the official Cambridge page: "Applications for the Winter 2027 Fellowship have now closed", corroborated by three independent listings (corrected 20 Oct 2026 — applications closed per the official page). Earlier details verified 16 Oct 2026 via the official AIxBio fellowship + FAQ pages and Al-Khwarizmi + OpportunitiesRadar listings.
