You do not need to have technical knowledge of AI to apply.

We welcome applications from students with a range of previous experiences. Previous work in AI or technology policy is helpful but not required. In the past, fellows have had backgrounds in security studies, foreign policy, law, political science, and various technical fields.

In general, we think that questions in AI policy are best answered by people with diverse backgrounds, so we encourage those with backgrounds other than the above to apply as well.

Last academic year, we accepted around 30% of fellowship applicants.

When forming cohorts, we attempt to accommodate people's schedules. Each cohort meets once a week on Georgetown University's Main Campus for 2 hours.

Fellows will meet each week for two hours of discussion that introduces key concepts, challenges, and policy responses to issues in the development of frontier AI. Each meeting requires roughly 1 hour of pre-reading materials provided by GAIA.

In additional, current and former fellows are encouraged to attend socials and speaker events that GAIA organizes, chat with organizers about their career plans or research interests, collaborate with other fellows on research projects, and more!

Participation is free for all fellows, and fellows do not receive compensation.

Yes. In previous years, we have organized separate undergraduate and graduate cohorts.

Schedules permitting, we'll form cohorts so that students are matched with others with similar backgrounds.