OpenAI Safety Fellowship↗

Applications: Closed
Programme of OpenAI·Founded 2026·Berkeley, United States (Constellation) or remote
“We prioritize research ability, technical judgment, and execution over specific credentials.”In its own words: openai.com
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A pilot OpenAI programme, not a separate legal entity, that gives outside researchers a monthly stipend, compute and mentorship by OpenAI staff to produce safety or alignment research. Constellation hosts the Berkeley workspace.

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A pilot fellowship giving outside researchers a monthly stipend, compute, API credits and OpenAI mentorship to produce a substantial safety or alignment output over about five months, based at Constellation in Berkeley or remote. Selection is by open application with references, judged on research ability, technical judgement and execution rather than credentials.

Checked 29 Oct 2026

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How to apply

Applications
Closed
Who can apply
Academics, Individuals
Decision time
About 12 weeks

The pilot cohort's application form (linked from the announcement page) is closed, and no later cohort has been announced.