OpenAI Safety Fellowship 2026–2027

📝 About OpenAI Safety Fellowship

The OpenAI Safety Fellowship is a pilot program designed to support independent, high-impact research on the safety and alignment of advanced AI systems. Fellows will work closely with OpenAI mentors, collaborate with peers, and produce substantial research outputs such as papers, benchmarks, or datasets.

🎁 Benefits of OpenAI Safety Fellowship

Fellows will receive the following benefits:

• Monthly stipend
• Compute support and API credits
• Mentorship from OpenAI experts
• Networking with peers and access to the Women in Leadership Network
• Opportunity to produce impactful research outputs

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be external researchers, engineers, or practitioners
• Demonstrate strong research ability, technical judgment, and execution skills (credentials are less important than ability)
• Provide reference contacts
• Come from diverse backgrounds, including:
  • Computer science
  • Social science
  • Cybersecurity
  • Privacy
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
  • Related fields

📅 Application Date and Process

• Application Deadline: 03 May, 2026
• Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the application website to apply.

🔗 Opportunity Application

For more details, visit the official OpenAI Safety Fellowship page.

• Monthly stipend.
• Compute support and API credits.
• Mentorship from OpenAI experts.
• Networking with peers and access to the Women in Leadership Network.
• Opportunity to produce impactful research outputs.