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The Cooperative AI Foundation PhD Fellowship provides financial and professional support to current and prospective PhD students worldwide whose research focuses on multi-agent and cooperation problems involving AI systems.
The fellowship supports research at the intersection of AI safety cooperative game theory multi-agent reinforcement learning mechanism design and social choice theory with applications to preventing AI conflict improving AI coordination ensuring safe multi-agent deployment and developing cooperative norms for AI systems. The 2026 cohort received 240 applications representing a 35 percent increase from the inaugural 2025 cohort.
Fellows receive up to $40,000 annually for living expenses annual conference and compute budgets early access to latest AI models invitations and travel funding to CAIF events including gatherings with senior researchers from organizations like Google DeepMind Oxford and MIT. The Cooperative AI Foundation was established with a $15 million commitment from Macroscopic Ventures.
This fellowship is distinct from the IAPS AI Policy Fellowship which focuses on policy work and from general AI safety grants which fund established researchers rather than PhD students.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Students currently enrolled in or aiming to start a PhD programme in 2026 worldwide. Research must focus on multi-agent or cooperation problems involving AI systems. The fellowship is open globally and supports students from diverse backgrounds and institutions. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $40,000 per year for living expenses as a full scholarship or top-up funding for up to three years. Additional annual conference and compute budgets plus early access to latest AI models. Travel funding for CAIF events including private and senior researcher gatherings. Total value up to $120,000 over three years plus in-kind benefits. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Cooperative AI Foundation PhD Fellowship 2026 for Multi-Agent AI Research is funded by Cooperative AI Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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