Fully Funded LawAI Summer Research Fellowship 2026, USA

engineersjob; Berkeley (CA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly mentorship

Travel for in-person week

Summer Institute access

Job summary

The LawAI Summer Research Fellowship 2026 invites graduate law students, PhDs, and AI policy professionals to work remotely with an in-person week in Berkeley or Washington, D.C.

Over 10 weeks, fellows receive a weekly stipend of $1,500, mentorship from experienced policymakers and researchers, and access to a Summer Institute on Law and AI. The program aims to advance AI governance through rigorous legal analysis and public policy impact.

Qualifications

• Open to graduate law students, PhDs, professionals transitioning to AI law roles.
• No AI-specific research experience required.
• Must be able to work remotely full-time from June 15 to August 21, 2026.
• Ideal for PhD candidates, postdocs, graduate law students, and professionals moving into AI policy roles.

Responsibilities

• Work on tailored AI law and policy projects.
• Receive weekly mentorship and guidance from mentors.
• Participate in in-person week in Berkeley or Washington, D.C. during June 22-26, 2026.
• Present research outputs such as reports or law review articles.

Skills

AI law interest

Regulation knowledge (US)

Research independence

Education

Graduate law student

PhD (AI law or related)

Job description

Fully Funded LawAI Summer Research Fellowship 2026, USA

Applications are now open for the LawAI Summer Research Fellowship 2026, which offers a unique opportunity for international students to engage in research related to AI law and policy. This fully funded fellowship combines remote work with an in-person experience in either Berkeley, California, or Washington, D.C.

• Program Overview
  Paid fellowship for law students, professionals, and academics, focused on AI law and policy in the US. Offers mentorship and opportunities to work with policymakers and researchers.
  Keywords: AI, law, policy, fellowship, mentorship
• About LawAI
  Independent think tank researching legal challenges posed by AI. Advises governments, international organizations, and private sectors.
  Keywords: think tank, legal challenges, AI, policy, research
• Research Projects
  Fellows work on tailored projects, ranging from reports to law review articles. Topics should align with AI's societal benefits and safety.
  Keywords: research projects, law review, mentorship, AI governance
• Fellowship Dates and Structure
  Remote, 10-week program from June 15 to August 21, with an in-person week in Washington D.C. or Berkeley, CA (June 22-26).
  Keywords: remote, summer, fellowship, Washington D.C., Berkeley
• Benefits
  Weekly compensation of $1,500, with potential for higher pay. Includes travel and accommodation for the in-person week and Summer Institute.
  Keywords: compensation, travel expenses, mentorship, career resources
• Eligibility
  Open to graduate law students, PhDs, professionals transitioning to AI law roles. No AI-specific research experience required.
  Keywords: eligibility, law students, professionals, AI law, research experience

Remote (with an in-person week in Berkeley, CA, or Washington, D.C.)

• Open to all nationalities.
• Candidates should have knowledge of the legal principles governing AI regulation under U.S. law and policy.
• Experience in AI-specific research is not required, but candidates should have an interest in AI law and policy.
• Ideal for PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers, graduate law students, and professionals moving into AI-related positions.
• Must be able to work remotely full-time from June 15 to August 21, 2026.
• Ability to participate in the in-person week from June 22-26, 2026.

Fellows will work under the guidance of mentors to develop a research project aligned with their interests and expertise in AI law and policy. The fellowship includes:

• A weekly stipend of $1,500.
• Coverage for travel expenses for the in-person week, including airfare, lodging, and meals.
• Access to a summer institute on Law and AI in Washington, D.C.
• Opportunities for career planning and networking.

Last Date to Apply

30 January 2026