Constellation Astra Fellowship 2026

Applications are now open for the Constellation Astra Fellowship 2026. This is a fully funded, 3-6 month, in-person program at Constellation’s Berkeley research center, designed to advance frontier AI safety projects with the support of expert mentors and a dedicated team.

🏢 About Constellation Astra

The Constellation Astra Fellowship is hosted by the Constellation Research Center and focuses on advancing AI safety projects. Fellows will receive career support, mentorship, and access to a thriving research community.

Opportunity Details:

• Date Published: September 17, 2025
• Application Deadline: September 26, 2025
• Category: Fellowship, Training, Entrepreneurs, Fully Funded
• Location: United States

🎁 Benefits of Constellation Astra

Participants in the fellowship will receive the following benefits:

• Stipend: Competitive financial support for the duration of the program.
• Research Budget: Approximately $15,000 per fellow per month for compute.
• Visa Support: Assistance with visa applications for international participants.
• Workspace & Community:
  • Collaboration at Constellation’s Berkeley research center.
  • Access to ~150 network participants and ongoing AI safety-focused events (e.g., shared meals, seminars, workshops, conferences).
• Mentorship & Research Management:
  • Weekly mentorship from senior experts.
  • Research management support through 1:1s, small group meetings, office hours, and Slack collaboration.
• Placement Services:
  • Opportunities to join organizations participating in Astra.
  • Connections to opportunities across Constellation’s network.
• Incubation Services:
  • Advisory services for launching new projects and organizations (e.g., business operations, communication, hiring, fundraising).

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship seeks talented individuals 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 (e.g., technical research, security, governance, policy, strategy, field-building).
• 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 made significant contributions. If you're interested but unsure about meeting every qualification, you are still encouraged to apply.

📅 Application Process

To apply, visit the Constellation Astra Fellowship Application Portal.

• Application Deadline: September 26, 2025

For more details, visit the Constellation Astra Program Page.

If you are passionate about AI safety and want to make a meaningful impact, this fellowship offers an incredible opportunity to collaborate, learn, and grow. Apply now!

• Stipend: Competitive financial support for the duration of the program.
• Research Budget: ~$15K per fellow per month for compute.
• Visa support: For international applicants, we will help with visas.
• Workspace & Community: Ongoing collaboration at Constellation’s Berkeley research center, access to ~150 network participants and ongoing AI safety focused convenings.
• Mentorship & Research Management: Weekly mentorship from senior experts and research management support from Constellation’s team.
• Placement Services: Many fellows are expected to join organizations participating in Astra.
• Incubation Services: Advisory services for fellows launching new projects and organizations.