“Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative's mission is to advance research and education directed towards ensuring that society navigates a safe and beneficial transition to advanced AI systems.”In its own words: cbai.ai
The Cambridge Boston Alignment Initiative is a Cambridge, MA nonprofit founded in 2022. Its AI Safety Research Fellowship pays fellows a $12,500 stipend for ten weeks in Cambridge, plus housing for those relocating. It generally accepts 35–45 participants across its AI safety and AI-biosecurity cohorts.
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A paid, ten-week, in-person AI safety research fellowship in Cambridge, MA, with a $12,500 stipend and compute credits. Fellows are chosen through an application form, an interview with CBAI, an optional mentor task and an interview with a matched mentor.
Typical grant $13k ($13k–$13k)
On applying “We welcome applications from anyone deeply committed to advancing the safety and responsible governance of artificial intelligence.” cbai.ai
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How to apply
- Applications
- Closed
Current cohort runs 13 Oct-18 Dec 2026 (applications closed 6 Sep); next cohort summer 2027, applications open early 2027 - Who can apply
- Individuals
- Where
- Needs US work rights; J-1 sponsorship planned from the spring cycle.
Apply by application form, then interviews with CBAI and a mentor (the Fall 2026 deadline was 6 Sept). Applications for the summer 2027 cohort open in early 2027; a form on the page notifies you. Requires US work authorisation; J-1 sponsorship possible in the summer cycle: https://www.cbai.ai/ais-research-fellowship