Overview
GovAI is reviewing rolling expressions of interest for a salaried 12-month Entrepreneur-in-Residence role supporting founders who want to identify, test and launch a new organization or ambitious project in AI governance and safety.
Full job description
The programme provides approximately USD 150,000 in seed funding through partner funders, a salaried GovAI position, mentorship, introductions to funders and potential co-founders, access to GovAI's research community and possible fiscal-sponsorship support. GovAI takes no equity in organizations emerging from the programme. Typical annual compensation is GBP 70,000 to GBP 113,500 for London-based candidates and USD 80,000 to USD 180,000 for Washington-based candidates, with location agreed case by case.
Requirements & qualifications
GovAI welcomes diverse academic and professional backgrounds and sets no formal education requirement. Strong candidates should demonstrate entrepreneurial execution, relevant context on AI governance or safety, good judgment under uncertainty, impact-oriented project selection, intellectual honesty, receptiveness to feedback and effective communication. Applicants may propose a nonprofit, for-profit or major project within an existing organization.
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Verification notes
Verified against GovAI's official Entrepreneur-in-Residence page and current opportunities directory on 27 August 2026. The sources confirm rolling review, the 12-month salaried term, approximately USD 150,000 in seed funding, compensation ranges, location flexibility and the absence of visa sponsorship for this specific role.
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