LawAI Summer Fellowship 2027 in USA (Fully Funded)

Overview

The Institute for Law & AI, known as LawAI, is an independent think tank working to make sure artificial intelligence is used safely and fairly. It works with governments, international organizations and businesses to study the legal questions around AI and to propose solutions. Its Summer Fellowship runs for 10 weeks, from June 14 to August 20, 2027, in Washington, D.C. or Berkeley, CA, and includes an in-person Convening Week in Washington, DC from June 21 to 25. The goal is to train fellows in AI law and policy so that advances in AI benefit everyone. Fellows work with a mentor to build a research project suited to their background and interests, and they engage with policymakers, researchers and other leaders in the field.

What you get

The fellowship is fully funded. It pays a weekly stipend of $2000 and covers flights to and from the USA, accommodation, meals and visa sponsorship for international applicants.

Who can apply

Applicants of any nationality may apply, with varied backgrounds and levels of experience in AI law and policy. Expertise in AI research is not needed. Past fellows have included graduate law students such as JD or LLM candidates, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, professionals moving into the field and legal academics.

Requirements

Applicants submit a CV and application form, and take part in a video interview and a research interview.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online with the documents above. The team then contacts applicants to arrange interviews.

Key dates

The application deadline is January 29, 2027, and the fellowship runs from June 14 to August 20, 2027.