Artificial Intelligence is transforming every aspect of society, creating extraordinary opportunities while also introducing unprecedented challenges. As AI systems become increasingly powerful, ensuring that they remain safe, secure, trustworthy, and beneficial for humanity has become one of the world’s most urgent priorities.

To help address this challenge, the Singapore AI Safety Fellowship 2026 is now accepting applications from talented researchers around the world.

The fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for emerging researchers to spend three months in Singapore working alongside internationally recognized experts in AI safety and governance. Participants will receive mentorship, financial support, research funding, professional development, and access to a vibrant international research community dedicated to building safer AI systems.

Application Deadline: July 10, 2026

About the Singapore AI Safety Fellowship

The Singapore AI Safety Fellowship is an independent research fellowship designed to develop the next generation of AI safety researchers capable of contributing to international cooperation in AI safety research.

The fellowship connects participants with leading mentors working on technical AI safety and AI governance while providing opportunities to conduct impactful research that can influence real-world AI policy and practice—not just academic publications.

Located in one of the world’s leading innovation hubs, Singapore provides an ideal environment where research, policy, government, and international collaboration intersect.

The fellowship is advised by Ryan Kidd, Co-Executive Director of the MATS Program.

Fellowship Duration

Successful applicants will participate in a full-time residential fellowship in Singapore.

Program Dates

21 September 2026
4 December 2026

Duration:

Three months

Participants are expected to relocate to Singapore for the entire fellowship period.

Fellowship Benefits

The Singapore AI Safety Fellowship provides comprehensive support to ensure participants can focus entirely on their research.

Successful fellows will receive:

Monthly Stipend

Participants receive:

SGD 5,000 per month

This financial support helps cover living expenses throughout the fellowship.

Housing

Accommodation is fully provided during the entire fellowship period.

Travel Support

The fellowship also covers travel arrangements, making it easier for international participants to relocate to Singapore.

Research Compute

Researchers whose projects require significant computational resources can receive:

Up to USD 30,000 in research compute

This enables fellows to conduct advanced AI experiments and technical research.

Dedicated Mentorship

Every fellow receives mentorship from experienced AI safety researchers through regular one-on-one meetings designed to:

Improve research quality
Provide technical guidance
Offer career advice
Strengthen publication potential

Research Management Support

Dedicated Research Managers help fellows:

Stay on schedule
Overcome research obstacles
Improve productivity
Plan future academic and professional careers

Office Space

Participants will work from the SASH headquarters located in the heart of Singapore’s historic Chinatown district.

The central location provides an inspiring environment for collaboration with fellow researchers and mentors.

Community and Networking

The fellowship includes:

Workshops
Research talks
Networking sessions
Social events
Collaboration opportunities

Participants become part of an international community working at the intersection of AI safety, governance, research, and public policy.

Three Core Pillars of the Fellowship

1. Cross-Regional Collaboration

The fellowship brings together researchers from both Eastern and Western regions to encourage:

International cooperation
Cross-cultural understanding
Long-term research partnerships
Global AI safety coordination

2. Technical Research Excellence

Participants investigate some of today’s most pressing AI safety challenges under the guidance of leading researchers.

The program emphasizes:

High-quality technical research
Frontier AI systems
AI robustness
AI security
Trustworthy AI

3. Translating Research into Policy

Unlike many research fellowships, this program encourages fellows to ensure their work has practical real-world impact.

Participants learn how to:

Translate technical findings into policy recommendations
Communicate research to policymakers
Support responsible AI governance
Bridge the gap between research and implementation

Distinguished Mentors

Participants will work with internationally respected researchers from leading universities and AI organizations.

Current mentors include experts affiliated with:

Hunter College (CUNY)
National University of Singapore (NUS)
Tsinghua University
Fudan University
Hebrew University
Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative
Anthropic
FAR.AI
Concordia AI
Neo Research

Additional mentors will be announced before the fellowship begins.

Who Should Apply?

The fellowship seeks talented emerging researchers who are ready to contribute to global AI safety research.

Applicants should demonstrate:

Strong technical research experience
Interest in AI safety and governance
Passion for ensuring AI benefits humanity
Ability to work across cultures
Ability to collaborate across multiple disciplines
Willingness to relocate to Singapore for three months

Application Process

The selection process consists of several stages.

Stage 1

Complete the written application.

Estimated completion time:

Approximately one hour

Stage 2

Shortlisted candidates complete standardized assessments.

Stage 3

Candidates may be asked to complete:

Mentor-specific work assignments
Technical interviews

Frequently Asked Questions

Applicants often ask about:

Mentor matching
Remote participation
Part-time participation
Expected research outputs
Team projects
Housing arrangements
Travel support
Visa requirements

Detailed guidance is available from the fellowship organizers.

Information Sessions

Prospective applicants can attend free online information sessions available in both English and Mandarin.

English Session

Date: Wednesday, 1 July
Time: 8:00 PM Singapore Time
Equivalent Times:
- 1:00 PM London
- 8:00 AM New York

Mandarin Session

Date: Thursday, 2 July
Time: 5:00 PM Singapore Time

These sessions provide applicants with an opportunity to learn more about the fellowship and ask questions directly.

Why You Should Apply

The Singapore AI Safety Fellowship is much more than a traditional research fellowship.

It provides:

Fully supported international research experience
Access to world-class AI safety mentors
Significant research funding
Monthly financial support
Free housing
Travel assistance
International networking opportunities
Professional career development
Exposure to AI governance and policymaking
A unique opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s most important technological challenges

Researchers interested in shaping the future of safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence are strongly encouraged to apply before the application deadline.