Call for Accelerator Fellowship Programme 2024 is open now!!!
The Accelerator Fellowship Programme is a pioneering initiative of the Institute for Ethics in AI, designed to address the urgent ethical challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Grounded in philosophical inquiry, academic independence, and a humanistic, collaborative ethos, the programme supports work that delivers real-world impact through:
- New professional development opportunities
- Strategic networks and alliances
- Practical and policy-based solutions in AI ethics
Each fellowship centres on impact-driven work under one of the following themes:
- AI and Creativity
- AI in Care, Mental Health and Healthcare
- AI and Humanity
- AI, Law and Policy
They welcome applications from individuals seeking to build new collaborations between academia and industry.
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The Fellowship Programme is designed for practicing professionals and academics from any discipline, who hold a continuing role within a university, not-for-profit research organisation, or industry, or who are otherwise professionally established and actively engaging with the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence.
They are looking for individuals who are:
- Committed to advancing ethical and responsible AI
- Eager to make a meaningful, real-world impact in their field
- Passionate about cross-sector collaboration and thought leadership
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The programme is open to applicants worldwide. Proficiency in English is required.
- Creativity Fellows may have a background in the creative sectors, or may be working on topics specifically relating to AI and human creativity or AI and creativity
- Care Fellows will be people with a background or interest in how AI is impacting health, social care and/or mental health.
- Humanity Fellows may have a background or focus on any of the humanities. Humanity Fellows may also be computer scientists, working on AI development/evaluation or the impact of AI on society.
- AI, Law & Policy Fellows may have a background in government, policy, civil society and/or may be working on law and policy related topics
Fellows will be granted association with the Institute for 6 or 12 months with start dates from February 2026.
Key details:
- The programme is designed to offer flexibility, allowing fellows to combine remote participation with short visits or a longer, continuous stay in Oxford
- In-person stays in Oxford should align with university term dates to take full advantage of seminars, events, and public engagement opportunities.
Please note all visits to the UK are subject to the fellow either holding an existing right to work in the UK or meeting the immigration eligibility criteria for an appropriate UK visa route.
Location:
United KingdomBenefits
- Access to networks and resources to support research, shape policy, and create real-world impact
- Intellectual engagement and guidance, working alongside Oxford researchers
- Increased visibility through participation in seminars, public discussions, and collaborative events
- A flexible structure, allowing fellows to integrate the programme into their existing professional commitments
- Each award includes:
- A monthly stipend of £2,000 to support accommodation, travel, food, and living expenses
- On a case-by-case basis we would consider support for project-related costs such as: Workshops, Seminars, Public exhibitions or events
Eligibilities
- You must hold a Masters or have equivalent professional standing (eg: a minimum of 5 years professional experience in a relevant field)
Application Process
- Step one: Applicants should first complete an application form via this LINK
- Step two: Please email the following three documents as a single PDF file not exceeding 10MB using the naming convention ‘Surname_Name_Month_Year_AFP application’ to [email protected] with the subject title ‘AFP Fellowship Application‘.
- Document one: a one-page project, statement outlining:
- The focus of your work
- Desired outcomes and specific outputs
- How your project aligns with the programme’s goals
- Potential for societal, policy, or business impact
- Opportunities for longer-term collaboration
- If applicable, include a project-proposal for any project related costs for events, workshops, exhibitions, seminars.
- Document two: a motivation letter.
- Document three: a two-page CV.
- Please include in the same email a copy of your current passport.
Application Deadline: January 10, 2026
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