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GovAI's 2025 Annual Report is out. Please take a look to find out what we achieved in 2025, and what GovAI's ambitions are for 2026. You can read the report below or on our website at https://lnkd.in/eE5hyVXV

GovAI is currently hiring for various research positions! Join our core research team as a Research Fellow, spend a year with us as a Research Scholar, explore the US AI policy space as a DC Summer Fellow, or support our talent development team as a Research Manager. ⚠️ Heads up: Some of these roles close this weekend! ––––– ▶︎ Research Fellows Research Fellows play a central role in GovAI’s research. They are experienced researchers who conduct independent, high-quality research with direct relevance to governance and policy while contributing to our vibrant intellectual community. 📍 Location: London (other locations possible) 💵 Salary: £80k–£100k + benefits 📅 Deadline: February 15, 2026 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewsE6f4f ––––– ▶︎ Research Scholars The Research Scholar role is a one-year visiting position. It is designed to support the career development of AI governance researchers and practitioners, while offering opportunities to do impactful work. 📍 Location: London or Washington, DC (other locations possible) 💵 Salary: £75k–£95k (London) or $100k–$150k (Washington, DC) + benefits 📅 Deadline: February 15, 2026 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXH795RR ––––– ▶︎ DC Summer Fellows The fellowship is a three-month, in-person program in Washington, DC from June 8 to August 28, 2026. Fellows conduct independent research with expert mentorship. The program also offers workshops, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities. 📍 Location: Washington, DC  💵 Stipend: $7k/month + travel support  📅 Deadline: March 1, 2026 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dyAmymET ––––– ▶︎ Research Manager (Talent Development Team) The role manages seasonal fellows, designs and runs the fellowship program, and supports fellows’ projects and career plans. It also contributes to selection and outreach, and evaluates and improves program impact. 📍 Location: London 💵 Salary: £75k–£95k + benefits 📅 Deadline: February 15, 2026 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dtzQgvFa ––––– ▶︎ About GovAI GovAI is a nonprofit research organization focused on AI governance. We conduct research on risks from advanced AI and advise key decision-makers in industry and government. We also help address talent gaps by running fellowships and visitor programs. Feel free to reach out to recruitment@governance.ai with questions. The team is happy to help!

I'm pleased to share an op-ed that Cassidy Nelson and I wrote for TIME on the dangerous WMD blind spots that emerge from an AI safety ecosystem that overly focuses on catastrophic pandemic risks We make two core arguments: 1️⃣ We need to look across the full CBRN threat spectrum — not just pandemic-level bio risks. A broader range of actors, agents, and scenarios deserve serious attention and safeguards. 2️⃣ Neither frontier AI labs nor governments can close these gaps alone. We need new public-private partnerships with cross-cleared personnel, secure facilities, and innovative information-sharing arrangements. The window to close these gaps is narrowing. I'd welcome your thoughts. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gumz6HiN

Reminder: GovAI applications close this weekend (Sunday, Feb 15 — 23:59 AoE). GovAI’s mission is to help humanity navigate the transition to a world with advanced AI by producing rigorous research and supporting decision-makers across government, industry, and civil society. RESEARCH SCHOLAR (12-month visiting position) A flexible, career-development-focused role for AI governance researchers and practitioners. Scholars have wide latitude to pursue impactful work, which may include policy research, social science research, technical research, advising policymakers, convening stakeholders, or launching applied initiatives or new organizations. You’ll receive structured support through supervision, mentorship, and regular feedback from the team. Compensation (based on experience and location): - London: typically £75,000–£95,000 - Washington, DC: typically $100,000–$150,000 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKQvAYkG RESEARCH FELLOW (two-year staff role, renewable) A role for experienced researchers who want to drive forward core AI governance research agendas. Fellows conduct independent, high-quality research with direct policy relevance, contribute to GovAI’s research strategy, and mentor junior researchers. Compensation (based on experience and location): - London: typically £85,000–£110,000 - Washington, DC: typically $110,000–$180,000 We offer additional compensation for higher cost-of-living regions (e.g., the San Francisco Bay Area), and there may be flexibility where salary constraints would otherwise prevent a candidate from accepting an offer. Research areas include (but are not limited to): risk management, threat modeling, economics of AI, geopolitics of AI, public policy, and technical governance. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMCHFsi8 Location and visa notes: - We typically prefer candidates to be based in London or Washington, DC, but are open to candidates based elsewhere. - We can sponsor UK visas. - US visa sponsorship is only possible in exceptional cases. Deadline: - Applications for both roles close at 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (AoE) on Sunday, 15 February 2026. There is a shared application for both roles, so you only need to apply once. If you’re excited by GovAI’s mission and think you could contribute, please apply. If you know someone who might be a strong fit, please share this post with them.

Join us at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 for a timely convening focused on the impact of artificial intelligence and the future of work. As countries increasingly focus on strategies and action plans to reskill their workforces for AI-resilient jobs, what role can local AI usage data play in supporting workforce reskilling? How can leading AI companies facilitate the sharing of usage data? And how can national governments utilise such data to assess labour-market impacts and design effective labour policies? 📍Session Details Session: Global Dialogue on AI Usage-Data for Labour Market Resilience Date & Time: 17 February 2026 | 1:30 PM – 2:25 PM IST Location: Room 18, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi 🎙️ Featured Speakers Curated by the Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative and the GovAI, the session will feature: Opening Remarks by Prof. Yoshua Bengio (Turing Award-winning computer scientist) Prof. Robert Trager (Director, Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative) Ms. Cina Lawson (Minister of Public Service Efficiency and Digital Transformation, Togo) Ambassador Philip Thigo, MBS (Special Envoy for Technology, the Republic of Kenya) Dr. Shamika Ravi (Member, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, Govt of India) Hector de Rivoire (Director of Public Policy, Office of Responsible AI, Microsoft) Dr. Bharat Chandar (Labour Economist, Stanford Digital Economy Lab) 👉Register here to attend: https://lnkd.in/esx-CJKU #AI #IndiaAIImpactSummit2026

Apply for GovAI's DC Fellowship! Join us for three months of paid research on AI policy with expert mentorship. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dyAmymET About GovAI We help decision-makers navigate the transition to advanced AI. Our team brings expertise in AI development, risk analysis, economics, US-China relations, innovation policy, and forecasting. The Fellowship (June 8-August 28) A three-month paid bipartisan program to launch or accelerate careers in American AI governance. Fellows conduct independent research with mentorship from leading experts, producing reports, white papers, op-eds, or policy briefs. After two weeks exploring the AI policy landscape, you'll develop a research proposal with your supervisor. Alongside research, participate in expert Q&As, skills workshops, seminars, peer feedback sessions, and networking events. Our alumni now work in government, top think tanks, frontier AI companies, and leading universities. Compensation: $21,000 stipend + travel support. Full-time, in-person (part-time available for current DC-based AI governance professionals). Who Should Apply We're committed to intellectual diversity and bipartisanship. We welcome candidates from government, academia, industry, or civil society. Especially interested in those with experience or graduate study in public policy, political science, engineering, computer science, economics, biosecurity, cybersecurity, China studies, or risk management. No specific requirements—promising undergraduates encouraged to apply. 📅 Deadline: March 1, 2026 at 11:59PM ET 🔗 Apply: https://lnkd.in/dyAmymET

📢 Work with us! Applications for the GovAI DC Summer Fellowship are now open! Feel free to share or tag someone who might be a great fit. 📍 Location: Washington, DC 💵 Stipend: $7k/month + travel support 📅 Deadline: March 1, 2026 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dyAmymET ▶︎ About the fellowship The DC Summer Fellowship is a three-month, in-person program in Washington, DC from June 8 to August 28, 2026. Fellows conduct independent research on a topic of their choice, with mentorship from leading experts in AI policy. The program also offers workshops, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities to build skills and launch impactful careers in US AI governance. ▶︎ About GovAI GovAI is a nonprofit research organization focused on AI governance. We conduct research on risks from advanced AI and advise key decision-makers in industry and government. We also help address talent gaps by running fellowships and visitor programs. ▶︎ Should you apply? This is a great fit for top candidates aiming for a career in US AI governance, with strong research or policy skills in government, tech, economics, or security. You should apply if you want to do rigorous, bipartisan work in Washington, DC and produce practical research for senior decision-makers. Note: Only candidates who have the right to work in the US are eligible to apply; we do not sponsor visas for this fellowship. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@governance.ai. I won’t be able to respond individually.

We're hiring a Research Manager on our Talent Development Team! GovAI is looking for someone to contribute to the design, selection process, setup, and execution of our flagship biannual Seasonal Fellowships – a 3-month programme that launches and accelerates impactful careers in AI governance. You'll be working directly with fellows to help them execute ambitious projects and navigate their career paths. Our Seasonal Fellowships have an acceptance rate of only 0.5%. Our fellows come from a wide range of backgrounds, and have included senior government officials, senior academics, and accomplished professionals such as software engineers, lawyers, journalists, a New York Times bestselling author, and a Nobel peace prize nominee. Our alumni have gone on to influential roles in government (US, UK, EU), leading AI companies (e.g. DeepMind, OpenAI, Anthropic), top think tanks (e.g. CSET, RAND), and leading universities. What you'll do: ▶︎ Research manage around 15 Seasonal Fellows per cohort. You will have primary ownership of ensuring that your fellows set clear goals and timelines, and that they are supported on executing both their projects and their career search successfully. ▶︎ Contribute to the selection of fellowship cohorts: conducting interviews, making candidate recommendations, and providing input on our outreach strategy and the design of the selection process. ▶︎ Set up each fellowship by soliciting project suggestions from our team and network, recruiting supervisors, engaging guest speakers, and developing materials for seminars and workshops. ▶︎ Run events and workshops, and take responsibility for the overall fellow experience during their time at GovAI. ▶︎ Suggest and implement improvements to increase the programme's impact. We are looking for someone: ▶︎ with excellent project management skills and attention to detail; ▶︎ with strong interpersonal skills and a coaching mindset; ▶︎ who can represent GovAI professionally to fellows, supervisors, and stakeholders; and ▶︎ who is genuinely excited about making our programmes as impactful as they can be. Research, research management, or teaching experience is valuable but not essential. 📍: Location: London (we can sponsor UK visas) 💷: Salary: £75,000-£95,000 (~$100,000-$130,000) + 10% pension + benefits 📅: Deadline: Sunday, 15 February 2026 Know someone who might be a good fit? Please share this with them. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eRBbcprs

We’re hiring: Research Scholars and Research Fellows at GovAI GovAI’s mission is to help humanity navigate the transition to a world with advanced AI by producing rigorous research and supporting decision-makers across government, industry, and civil society. We’ve opened applications for two roles for people who want to shape the future of AI governance: RESEARCH SCHOLAR (12-month visiting position) A flexible, career-development-focused role for AI governance researchers and practitioners. Scholars have wide latitude to pursue impactful work, which may include policy research, social science research, technical research, advising policymakers, convening stakeholders, or launching applied initiatives or new organizations. You’ll receive structured support through supervision, mentorship, and regular feedback from the team. Compensation (based on experience and location): - London: typically £75,000–£95,000 - Washington, DC: typically $100,000–$150,000 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eKQvAYkG RESEARCH FELLOW (two-year staff role, renewable) A role for experienced researchers who want to drive forward core AI governance research agendas. Fellows conduct independent, high-quality research with direct policy relevance, contribute to GovAI’s research strategy, and mentor junior researchers. Compensation (based on experience and location): - London: typically £85,000–£110,000 - Washington, DC: typically $110,000–$180,000 We offer additional compensation for higher cost-of-living regions (e.g., the San Francisco Bay Area), and there may be flexibility where salary constraints would otherwise prevent a candidate from accepting an offer. Research areas include (but are not limited to): risk management, threat modeling, economics of AI, geopolitics of AI, public policy, and technical governance. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eMCHFsi8 Location and visa notes: - We typically prefer candidates to be based in London or Washington, DC, but are open to candidates based elsewhere. - We can sponsor UK visas. - US visa sponsorship is only possible in exceptional cases. Deadline: - Applications for both roles close at 23:59 Anywhere on Earth (AoE) on Sunday, 15 February 2026. There is a shared application for both roles, so you only need to apply once. If you’re excited by GovAI’s mission and think you could contribute, please apply. If you know someone who might be a strong fit, please share this post with them.

📢 Work with me! GovAI is looking for Research Scholars and Research Fellows. Feel free to share or tag someone who might be a great fit. ▶︎ Research Scholars The Research Scholar role is a one-year visiting position. It is designed to support the career development of AI governance researchers and practitioners, while offering opportunities to do impactful work. 📍 Location: London or Washington, D.C. (other locations possible) 💵 Salary: £75k–£95k (London) or $100k–$150k (Washington, D.C.) + benefits 📅 Deadline: February 15, 2026 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXH795RR ▶︎ Research Fellows Research Fellows play a central role in GovAI’s research. They are experienced researchers who conduct independent, high-quality research with direct relevance to governance and policy while contributing to our vibrant intellectual community. 📍 Location: London (other locations possible) 💵 Salary: £80k–£100k + benefits 📅 Deadline: February 15, 2026 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewsE6f4f ▶︎ About GovAI GovAI is a nonprofit research organization focused on AI governance. We conduct research on risks from advanced AI and advise key decision-makers in industry and government. We also help address talent gaps by running fellowships and visitor programs. For any questions, please reach out to recruitment@governance.ai. I won’t be able to respond individually.