Fellowships

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.

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

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