AIxBio Research Fellowship (Winter 2027) in Cambridge, UK | Fully Funded 10-Week Fellowship

The AIxBio Research Fellowship (Winter 2027) is open to applicants worldwide. The deadline is October 19, 2026 . This 10-week, fully funded fellowship brings together researchers, engineers, policy professionals, and founders working at the intersection of advanced AI and biosecurity. The program will take place in Cambridge, UK, from 18 January to 26 March 2027. Fellows will work in person alongside the cohort and develop a focused research or placement project with expert support. Key Details:
Application Deadline: October 19th, 2026 Eligible Countries: Global Program Duration: 10 weeks, full-time, in person (18 January – 26 March 2027) Program Location: Cambridge, UK (in person; dedicated workspace alongside the fellowship cohort) Funding/Benefits: £10,000 stipend for the ten-week programme; travel & visa costs covered Award Provider: ERA (in partnership with the Cambridge Biosecurity Hub) About this Program The AIxBio Research Fellowship is a full-time, in-person program for practitioners interested in AI and biosecurity. It supports work across research, policy, and technology. During the fellowship, participants design and execute a 10-week project. In addition, they receive mentorship, research management support, and access to a collaborative workspace in Cambridge. The fellowship is expected to support about ~15 fellows . Fellows are also expected to produce a written output, such as a policy brief, working paper, or technical report, and present their work at the AIxBio Research Symposium. Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must be 18 or older by programme start. Applicants from around the world can apply. Visa sponsorship is provided for international participants. No other formal eligibility restrictions are specified. Prior formal research experience is helpful but not required.

What Fellows Receive: £10,000 stipend (ten-week programme); travel support to/from Cambridge; visa sponsorship and support for international participants; meals during working hours; research expense allowance / dedicated project funding; access to office workspace in Cambridge; compute support where necessary; expert mentor and dedicated Research Manager; workshops, community and wellbeing support Program Components Design and execute a 10-week research or placement project at the intersection of AI and biosecurity; produce a written output and present work at the AIxBio Research Symposium; engage with an assigned expert mentor and ERA Research Manager and participate in workshops and community activities How to Apply Interested applicants should complete the online application form on the program application portal. The required application materials include a short written application. In addition, references may be contacted during the review process. Before you apply, review the official fellowship page for full guidance on the program, eligibility, and selection process. 👉 Visit the official fellowship page for details