“The Horizon Institute for Public Service is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that helps the US government navigate our era of rapid technological change by supporting the next generation of emerging technology policy talent.”In its own words: horizonpublicservice.org
US nonprofit that recruits and trains people with AI, biotech and other emerging-tech expertise and places them in salaried fellowships in federal agencies, Congress and think tanks; funded only by philanthropic and individual donations.
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Selects technologists and researchers in AI, biotech and other emerging technologies through an annual open call (written questions, interviews, references, paid work test), trains them, then matches them to salaried 6- or 12-month placements in US executive branch, Congress or think tanks.
Says it gives about $5.2M a year (2024)
Typical grant $130k ($78k–$190k)
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How to apply
- Applications
- Closed
2027 cohort closed 30 Aug 2026; applications open annually around July and close around September - Who can apply
- Individuals
- Decision time
- About 3 months
- Where
- Placements are in Washington DC.
Applications are closed (the 2027 cohort's deadline was 30 Aug 2026). They open annually around July and close around September: https://horizonpublicservice.org/programs/become-a-fellow/