Astra Fellowship 2026

Deadline: May 03, 2026

masters | phd | other

5 months (duration)

fully funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

🏫 About Constellation Institute - Astra Fellowship

The Astra Fellowship is a five-month, full-time program that provides selected fellows with financial, technical, and professional support to conduct high-impact research in AI safety. Participants work closely with leading experts and research mentors while engaging in collaborative projects at the intersection of machine learning, policy, and governance.

🎁 Benefits of the Astra Fellowship

Selected fellows will enjoy the following benefits:

Monthly stipend of $8,400 for all fellows.
Research funding of approximately $15,000 per month for compute resources (empirical stream).
Visa support for international applicants.
Access to a dedicated research workspace in Berkeley.
Structured mentorship and research management support.
Career placement and incubation services.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship seeks talented individuals who are excited to pursue new ideas and projects that advance safe AI. You may be a strong fit if you:

Are motivated to reduce catastrophic risks from advanced AI.
Bring technical or domain-specific experience relevant to the focus areas of empirical research and strategy & governance.
Would like to transition into a full-time AI safety role or start your own AI safety-focused organization.

Note: Prior AI safety experience is not required. Many impactful fellows have transitioned from adjacent fields and quickly made significant contributions.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 03 May, 2026
Visit the official application website to apply.

🔗 Opportunity Application

For more details, visit the official Constellation Institute - Astra Fellowship.

Apply directly via the application link.

Benefits

Monthly stipend of $8,400 for all fellows
Research funding of approximately $15,000 per month for compute resources (empirical stream)
Visa support for international applicants
Access to a dedicated research workspace in Berkeley
Structured mentorship and research management support
Career placement and incubation services