US-China AI Governance PhD Fellowships

The US-China AI Governance PhD Fellowships fund doctoral research on reducing risks and strengthening cooperation in US–China AI governance. The fellowship supports PhD students who plan to work on US–China AI governance research as well as existing PhD students who would not otherwise have funding for such research. Fellows receive tuition and fees coverage, an annual stipend (scale varies by country), a research expenses fund, and invitations to virtual and in-person community events. The program identifies specific research priorities related to risk reduction, institutional design, and international cooperation.

Tuition and fees coverage for five years (with possible extension); $40,000 annual stipend (for US/UK/Canada universities); $10,000 research expenses fund; reimbursement of application fees for up to 5 PhD programs for shortlisted applicants; invitations to virtual and in-person events.

PhD students who plan to work on US–China AI governance research, and existing PhD students who would not otherwise have funding to work on US–China AI governance research.

Shortlisted applicants are reimbursed for application fees for up to five PhD programs. Questions directed to grants@futureoflife.org.