Astra AI Safety Fellowship 2026 | Fully Funded in USA

Astra AI Safety Fellowship

Call for application for the Astra AI Safety Fellowship 2026 in the United States.

Astra is Constellation’s flagship fellowship built to accelerate AI safety research and talent. Apply to participate.

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The Astra AI Safety Fellowship offers fully funded 5 months fellowship with monthly stipend $8,400, $15,000 research funds, visa support, mentorship and networking.

The fellowship is applicable to all interested applicants worldwide.

In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.


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Astra AI Safety Fellowship Abstract

  • Host: Constellation Research Centre
  • Study Abroad: Study Abroad || Study-In-USA
  • Location: California, USA
  • Category: Fellowships || Grants
  • Benefits: Full Sponsorship
    • Monthly stipend $8,400
    • $15,000 research funds
    • Visa support
    • Mentorship
    • Networking
  • Eligibility: All Countries
  • Deadline: May 3, 2026

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Astra AI Safety Fellowship Details

The Astra is a fully funded, in-person program that pairs senior mentors with talented fellows to conduct research on AI safety. The program runs from September 2026 – February 2027. During that time, Astra fellows will develop and pursue research projects to reduce catastrophic risks from AI.

Astra Fellowship is a five-month, full-time programme that provides selected fellows with financial, technical, and professional support to conduct high-impact research in AI safety.

Participants work closely with leading experts and research mentors while engaging in collaborative projects at the intersection of machine learning, policy, and governance.

The programme is divided into two main tracks to accommodate different skill sets and interests:

  • Strategy and Governance Stream
  • Empirical Stream

Astra AI Safety Fellowship 2026 Benefits

Astra AI Safety Fellowship 2026 offers:

  • $15K per empirical research fellow per month for compute.
  • Stipend / Compensation: $8,400/month for the duration of the program.
  • Travel Budget: $2,000 to attend relevant workshops and conferences.
  • Mentorship: Weekly meetings with a senior expert in the field.
  • Research Management: Weekly meetings with a research manager.
  • Location: In-person at Constellation Institute in Berkeley, CA. A secondary research hub is available for UK-based fellows at the London Initiative for Safe AI (LISA). We will also consider remote options in rare cases.
  • Visa Support: We support J-1 ; F-1 / CPT (full-time only) or OPT, and require DSO approval.
  • Career Support: A talent mobilization team to support transition into full time roles after the fellowship.
  • Startup Incubation Services: Operational and financial support for fellows launching new projects or organizations (business operations, communications, hiring, fundraising, and more).
  • Community & Network: Access to a world-leading AI safety convening space including 300+ weekly visits from experts in the field, shared meals, weekly seminars, and workshops.

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Astra AI Safety Fellowship 2026 Requirements

To be eligible for the Astra AI Safety Fellowship 2026, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

  • Have motivation to reduce catastrophic risks from advanced AI

  • Bring technical or domain-specific experience relevant to the focus areas of empirical research and strategy & governance

  • Experience in macrostrategy research, grantmaking, or an equivalent where the applicant has had experience with cause prioritization
  • The ability to set and pursue research agendas
  • Career experience in a domain that’s complementary to applying strategic research, such as policy or empirical AI work.
  • A deep understanding of key stakeholders in the AI ecosystem, such as frontier AI companies, governments, or investors.

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  • Would like to transition into a full-time AI safety role or start your own AI safety focused organization

Prior AI safety experience is not required. Many of our most impactful fellows entered from adjacent fields and quickly made significant contributions.

If you’re interested but not sure you meet every qualification, we’d still encourage you to apply

Astra AI Safety Fellowship 2026 Required Documents

While applying for the Astra AI Safety Fellowship 2026, you will be required to submit the following documents;

  • Resume
  • References (two minimum). We encourage applicants to include a reference that is part of the Constellation network when possible.
  • (Highly recommended) Links to written samples, such as blog posts or previous papers you’ve published

How To Apply for Astra AI Safety Fellowship

To apply for the Astra AI Safety Fellowship, follow the instructions we have outlined below; 

  • Read the information we have provided on this webpage and ensure your eligibility

  • Application Process

    • Stage 1: Initial application screening
    • Stage 2: Mentor-specific screening (e.g., work tests or requests for writing samples) and referral check
    • Stage 3: Interview

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Deadline: May 3rd, 2026


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