AIxBio Fellowship in UK 2027 | Fully Funded

Overview

The AIxBio Fellowship in UK 2027 is a fully funded research program scheduled to run for 10 weeks from 18 January to 26 March, 2027. Offered by ERA in partnership with Cambridge Biosecurity, the program takes place in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The fellowship centers on addressing biosecurity risks arising from advancements in frontier AI capabilities. Approximately 15 fellows are selected across three tracks, which include the Research track, the Placement track, and the Founding track.

Who can apply

Applicants must be at least 18 years old. The program welcomes early-career researchers, PhD students, and working professionals from disciplines such as biosecurity, virology, policy, law, engineering, computer science, and related fields, alongside candidates from a wide range of other backgrounds and career stages. Prior formal research experience is not required.

What you get

Participants receive a stipend of £10,000, along with visa and travel support. There is no application fee, and meals during work hours are provided. Selected individuals design and work on personalized research projects, participate in speaker sessions, network, attend skills workshops, and join a collaborative community of researchers. Fellows are paired with a mentor, work under the supervision of an assigned research manager, and engage in specific tracks focused on biosecurity research questions, team placements, or organizational founding.

Requirements

Applicants must submit a CV or resume and a passport. The application process requires filling out an online form with personal information, current career level, a LinkedIn profile link, motivation to attend, selected areas of interest, relevant work experience, details of two references, and additional information questions, followed by data-sharing consent.

Key dates

The application deadline is 19 October, 2026. The program runs from 18 January to 26 March, 2027.