Mila AI Policy Fellowship 2026

The Mila AI Policy Fellowship is a six-month, paid fellowship designed to bridge AI research and policy. It brings together researchers and professionals from public policy, social sciences, humanities, and related fields to work on policy-relevant AI challenges, including translating research into actionable policy insights through events and policy briefs. The program involves in-person components with travel and event costs covered, and fellows work with Mila AI Advisors and the Mila AI Policy Secretariat on a focused project aligned with annual thematic areas.

Paid fellowship; travel and event-related costs covered; opportunity to work on policy-relevant AI projects with Mila AI Advisors and the Policy Secretariat

The fellowship welcomes junior and senior researchers and professionals from public policy, social sciences, humanities, or related fields who aim to apply AI expertise for policy impact. Specifically, they seek applicants with a graduate degree and significant policy-related experience, a feasible project proposal, and the ability to pursue a focused six-month fellowship alongside existing commitments.

Submit a completed application form, a project proposal (about 2 pages, up to 1000 words), a published writing sample, contact information for one reference, a CV, and ensure all requirements are met.