Deadline: January 10, 2026
Applications are open for the University of Oxford Accelerator Fellowship Programme 2025/2026. 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
Benefits
Each award includes:
- A monthly stipend of £2,000 to support accommodation, travel, food, and living expenses
- On a case-by-case basis they would consider support for project-related costs such as:
- Workshops
- Seminars
- Public exhibitions or events
Fellows will benefit from:
- 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
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply if:
- You hold a Masters or have equivalent professional standing (eg: a minimum of 5 years professional experience in a relevant field)
- Your project aligns with the Accelerator Fellowship Programme’s mission and research remit
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
Application
- Step one: Applicants should first complete an application form
- Step two: 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.
- Document one: a one-page project, statement outlining:
For more information, visit Accelerator Fellowship Programme.
