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Iliad launches three new AI alignment research fellowships for 2026

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Iliad is launching three new fellowship cohorts in applied math for AI alignment, all scheduled to begin before the end of 2026. These programs offer mentored, fully funded research opportunities with a monthly allowance of $6,000 for travel and housing. The fellowships will be located in either the SF Bay Area, USA, or London, UK, with application deadlines in August, September, and October of 2026. AI

IMPACT These fellowships aim to cultivate talent in the AI alignment field, potentially accelerating research and development in safety and ethics.

RANK_REASON The cluster announces new fellowship programs, which are considered tools for talent development rather than a core AI release or research milestone.

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Iliad launches three new AI alignment research fellowships for 2026

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · David Udell ·

    Announcing: Iliad's New 2026 Fellowships

    <p><span>Timelines are short. Given that, the sooner we can onboard people into the alignment field, the better. In that spirit, and in light of our current applicant count and quality, </span><a href="https://www.iliad.ac/" rel="noreferrer"><span>Iliad</span></a><span> is launch…

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