Deadline: January 30, 2026
Applications are open for the Institute for Law & AI’s Summer Research Fellowship (EU Law) 2026. The Institute for Law & AI’s Summer Research Fellowship (EU Law) is a paid program that offers graduate law students, professionals, and academics the opportunity to work at the leading edge of AI, law, and policy, with a particular focus on EU Law.
The program supports intellectual and professional development, combining tailored research mentorship with career planning and opportunities to apply legal thinking to current governance questions with policymakers, researchers, and other leaders in the field. Previous Summer Research Fellows have gone on to pursue law and policy roles at the EU AI Office, UK AI Safety Institute, leading AI labs, academia, and think tanks, including LawAI itself.
Their goal is to empower the experts of today and tomorrow, ensuring that advances in artificial intelligence are beneficial and safe for everyone. They welcome applicants with various skill sets, experience levels, and degrees of knowledge in AI, law, and policy.
Benefits
- Weekly compensation: €1,000. They encourage Summer Research Fellows (EU Law) to work in person with LawAI staff at their Cambridge, UK office, with an additional €1,000 per week available to support living costs. Participation is contingent on holding a valid work authorization for the location in which you will be based. Candidates with exceptional experience or qualifications may be eligible for higher compensation.
- Admission to the Cambridge Forum on Law and AI, from August 18 to 23, with eligible travel expenses covered, including flights, accommodation, and meals.
- Close mentorship from research staff and affiliates.
- Q&A sessions with leading experts in the field.
- EU AI law and policy networking opportunities and career planning resources.
- Opportunities to explore future collaborations, such as follow-on funding through grants, invitations to upcoming events, and potential projects or job openings with LawAI.
Eligibility
- Applicants should have a strong understanding of the legal principles applicable to AI regulation in EU Law. They welcome applicants from all countries and with various skill sets, experience levels, and degrees of knowledge in AI, law, and policy to apply, including those who have studied in non-EU countries or who are not qualified to practice law in the EU.
- While candidates should have an interest in AI law and policy and be prepared to apply their research abilities and legal knowledge to questions in our field, prior experience or expertise in AI-specific research is not required.
- Ability to commit to full-time work from June 29 to September 4. In exceptional circumstances, they may consider adjustments to the fellowship start or end dates; however, strong preference is for full participation. Requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. To be considered, note this on your application.
- Ability to attend the in-person week in Cambridge, UK, from July 6 to 10, with eligible travel expenses covered, including flights, accommodation, and meals.
- If you receive an offer, they will make every reasonable effort to support visa sponsorship. However, their ability to do so depends on the candidate and their location, and the relevant authorities ultimately determine eligibility. Participation is contingent on holding valid work authorization for the location in which you will be based.
Application
Step 1: Submit your application form by 11:59 pm ET on January 30, 2026 (the application should take approximately 20 minutes to complete). They will not be able to assess late applications.
Step 2: Asynchronous exploratory interview (30 minutes)
- This interview aims to help them gain a deeper understanding of your perspective on AI development and its implications for society, law, and policy.
Step 3: Research interview (60 minutes)
- You will speak with a member of the research staff to discuss your research interests, goals, and fit for the program. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions.
Step 4: Decision
- They aim to provide all applicants with a final decision by mid-March. If you need a decision by a particular date, note this on your application form.
For more information, visit Institute for Law & AI’s Summer Research Fellowship.
