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The Cooperative AI Research Fellowship is a full-time three-month research program running from January to April 2026 in Cape Town South Africa. The fellowship brings together participants from diverse backgrounds to pursue AI safety research from a cooperative AI perspective.
The program kicks off with a week-long retreat and provides mentorship from top researchers in cooperative AI from organizations such as Google DeepMind the University of Oxford and MIT. Participants receive resources for building their knowledge and network in cooperative AI with financial support covering living and travel expenses.
Research topics include multi-agent cooperation problems AI coordination mechanisms cooperative game theory for AI systems preventing AI conflict through cooperative frameworks and developing norms and institutions for AI cooperation. The fellowship aims to diversify the AI safety research community by recruiting from non-traditional backgrounds and regions.
This program is distinct from the Cooperative AI PhD Fellowship which provides multi-year funding for doctoral students and from the IAPS AI Policy Fellowship which focuses on policy rather than technical research.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers and professionals from diverse backgrounds worldwide interested in AI safety research from a cooperative AI perspective. The fellowship specifically aims to include participants from underrepresented backgrounds and regions in the AI safety community. No specific degree requirement though research aptitude is expected. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows fully funded three-month research fellowship covering living expenses travel costs and research resources. Financial support covers accommodation travel to and from Cape Town South Africa and stipend for the duration of the program from January to April 2026. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Cooperative AI Research Fellowship 2026 in Cape Town for AI Safety and Cooperation is funded by Cooperative AI Foundation and Macroscopic Ventures. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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