Institute for Law & Al's Summer Research Fellowship 2025 (Stipend of $15,000)

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About Institute for Law & Al's Summer Research Fellowship

The Institute for Law & Al's (LawAI) Summer Research Fellowship (US) is a paid summer program that offers law students, professionals, and academics the opportunity to work at the leading edge of Al law and policy. The program is designed to support intellectual and professional development, combining tailored research mentorship with career planning and opportunities to engage with policymakers, researchers, and other leaders in the field.

The goal is to empower the experts of today and tomorrow, ensuring that advances in artificial intelligence are beneficial and safe for everyone. With this vision in mind, they welcome applicants with diverse skill sets, experience levels, areas of expertise, and degrees of knowledge in Al law and policy.

• Sponsor Organisation: Institute for Law & AI

Benefits of Institute for Law & Al's Summer Research Fellowship

• A stipend of $15,000
• An in-person week in Washington, D.C., with eligible travel expenses covered, including flights, accommodation, and meals
• Close mentorship from their research staff and affiliates
• Q&A sessions with leading experts in the field
• Technology law and policy networking opportunities & career planning resources
• Opportunities to explore future collaborations, such as follow-on funding through grants, invitations to upcoming events, and potential project or job openings with LawAI

Institute for Law & Al's Summer Research Fellowship Requirements

• They encourage applicants with various skill sets, experience levels, and degrees of knowledge in AI law & policy to apply. While candidates should be prepared to apply their research abilities and legal knowledge to questions in our field, prior experience or expertise in AI-specific research is not required. 
• They welcome applicants from all countries interested in applying their skills to US law and policy. Past fellows have included:
  • Graduate law students (e.g., JD or LLM), PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers
  • Professionals transitioning into the field
  • Legal academics

If you’re not sure about applying because you don’t know if you’re qualified or the right fit, they encourage you to apply anyway — they often find that some of the most promising candidates underrate their fit for programs like this.

• Ability to commit to full-time, remote-based work for at least 8 weeks, beginning on either of the start dates listed above. Note: They will also consider exceptional candidates who can only join part-time but for an extended period. Students whose classes resume during the fellowship may complete it part-time during the semester. 
• Ability to attend the in-person week in Washington, D.C., on July 7-11.

Application Date and Process

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so they encourage you to apply as early as possible. They will not be able to assess late applications.

Step 1: Submit your academic CV and brief application form here by 11:59 pm on January 15, 2025 (~15-minutes)

Step 2: Recorded video responses (~30 minutes)

• This interview will allow them to learn more about your interests, values, and approach to the fellowship. You’ll be asked recorded questions through video and then record your own reply. Please know that we are not looking for perfection—our goal is to understand your perspectives and thought processes.

Step 3: Research interview (40-60 minutes)

• You will speak with a member of our staff to discuss your research interests, goals, and fit for our program. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask us questions.

Step 4: Decision

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. If you need a decision by a particular date, please note this on your application form in Step 1.

Application Deadline

15 January, 2025

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