AIxBio Research Fellowship Winter 2027: £10,000 Stipend
for a Fellowship in Cambridge
Organization: AIxBio
Research Fellowship·Funding type: Fully
Funded·Deadline: Oct 19, 2026
About this opportunity
Applications are open for the AIxBio Research Fellowship,
Winter 2027, organised by ERA in partnership with the Cambridge
Biosecurity Hub.
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The programme supports researchers, professionals and
entrepreneurs working to reduce biological threats, including risks associated
with advanced artificial intelligence. Fellows receive guidance to develop
practical research and policy projects that strengthen biosecurity.
The fellowship runs from 18 January to 26 March 2027
in Cambridge, United Kingdom. It is a 10-week, full-time programme,
normally attended in person. Programme dates and format
Funding and benefits
Selected fellows receive:
- A £10,000
total stipend for the ten-week programme.
- Travel
costs to and from Cambridge.
- Visa
costs and sponsorship support for international participants from most
countries.
- Meals
during working hours.
- Access
to project funding and computing support where relevant.
- Workspace,
research workshops and community support. Funding
and support
Accommodation is not provided or guaranteed. You must
arrange your own housing using the housing portion of your stipend. ERA offers
guidance to help fellows find accommodation in Cambridge. Accommodation
arrangements
Fellowship tracks
The Winter 2027 programme offers three tracks:
Research
Develop a focused scientific, technical or policy project
with an expert mentor. The aim is to produce evidence or practical outputs that
can inform biosecurity decisions.
Placement
Contribute to an existing organisation or research team.
Your project will address that team’s priorities, with supervision and working
arrangements agreed for the placement.
Founding
Explore whether a biosecurity problem would benefit from a
new organisation or initiative. This track supports testing an idea,
understanding potential users and assessing whether to continue developing it.
All tracks include expert guidance and dedicated research
management. Project scope and mentor or placement arrangements are refined
before the programme begins. Explore the three tracks
Number of fellowships
The fellowship page lists 15 places, while the FAQ
anticipates approximately 10–15 fellows. These figures describe the
planned Winter 2027 cohort. Fellowship overview, cohort FAQ
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Eligibility criteria
You must be 18 or older by 18 January 2027. The
organisers welcome applicants worldwide and do not require previous formal
research experience.
Students, employed professionals and people between roles
may apply. If selected, you may need to arrange leave from work or a break from
your studies.
You should be ready to participate in person. Remote
participation may be considered exceptionally after an offer. Eligibility and
participation FAQs
Relevant backgrounds include AI, software, life sciences,
policy, governance, security and entrepreneurship. These examples are
illustrative rather than an exhaustive list. Applicant
profiles
How to apply
- Review
the programme and tracks to identify where your experience and
interests fit.
- Open
the official application form.
- Complete
the personal and essay questions. Explain your interests and reasoning
clearly, including areas where you remain uncertain.
- Follow
the form’s supporting-information instructions and submit before the
deadline.
ERA reviews applications on a rolling basis and values clear
reasoning, thoughtful engagement with uncertainty and the ability to learn. Application guidance
Application deadline
19 October 2026.
The public programme pages do not specify a closing time or
time zone, so submit early.
Although one overview box still says “opening soon,” the
detailed application section and FAQ confirm that applications are open. Current
application information
Selection process
Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed, and ERA will
contact their references. Final selection considers the application as a whole.
Selection process
Depending on your track, mentors or placement organisations
may request zero to three short work tests. No interview or
final-decision dates are published. Assessment
stages
Official information and application
- Apply
online: AIxBio Fellowship application form
- Programme
details: AIxBio Research Fellowship
- Tracks:
Research,
Placement and Founding
- FAQs:
Eligibility,
funding and logistics
- Enquiries:
biosecurity@erafellowship.org
