Oxford Accelerator Fellowship Programme 2026/27
Oxford's Institute for Ethics in AI invites applications for its Accelerator Fellowship Programme. Fellows pursue independent impact-driven projects on AI ethics, governance, and public discourse. Remote fellowships start September 2026.
Oxford Institute for Ethics in AI fellowship β one of the few funded programmes focused on actionable AI ethics work rather than purely academic output.
The Accelerator Fellowship Programme is hosted by Oxfordβs Institute for Ethics in AI, backed by the Stephen A. Schwarzman Foundation. Fellows work independently on projects designed to create tangible impact in AI ethics β tools, frameworks, policy outputs, or public discourse initiatives.
Programme details:
- Remote fellowships: earliest start September 2026
- In-person at Oxford: from April or September 2027
- Fellows manage their own time and direction
- Outputs discussed collaboratively at the start of the fellowship
What they look for:
- Projects already in development with measurable goals
- Established or near-established partnerships
- Focus on regulation, industry practice, or public awareness
Application deadline: 13 June 2026, 23:59 UK time
Apply via the official join page β includes an application form and supporting documents.