AI Safety Fellowship 2026 in Portugal | Call for Applications

Applications are open for the Lisbon AI Safety Hub’s Foundations of AI Safety Fellowship. This eight-week programme introduces AI safety to non-technical audiences. It targets students and working professionals interested in the field. Participants explore AI risks, governance, and practical career pathways.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Lisbon AI Safety Hub (LAISH)
• Format: In-person, Lisbon, Portugal
• Duration: 8 weeks
• Application Deadline: September 30
• Cohort Start: October 6

Focus Areas

• AI alignment and human-intention safety
• AI interpretability and system transparency
• AI governance, policy, and institutions
• Career pathways into AI safety work

About Lisbon AI Safety Hub

LAISH builds a Lisbon-based community around safe AI development. It brings together researchers, policymakers, students, and professionals. The group treats AI safety as a sociotechnical challenge, not purely technical. It also runs events, career guidance, and a public newsletter.

What the Fellowship Covers

The programme moves through four stages across eight weeks. Participants first learn why AI safety matters today. They then examine risks like misalignment and governance failures. A governance module covers policy, regulation, and institutional oversight. Finally, participants map their own path into the field.

Who Can Apply

Students and working professionals from any background may apply. No technical or programming knowledge is required to join. Applicants should be able to attend fully in person in Lisbon.

Required Materials

Interested applicants should follow LAISH’s official online application process. The published fellowship details list no specific document requirements.

How to Apply

Submit your application through the Lisbon AI Safety Hub’s website before September 30. For questions, contact #339966;">#339966;" href="mailto:contact@lisbonaisafetyhub.org">contact@lisbonaisafetyhub.org directly.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers a genuinely accessible route into AI safety, especially for people without technical backgrounds. However, applicants should note that LAISH has not confirmed stipend, tuition, or travel funding. Its in-person Lisbon format and September 30 deadline suit students and professionals who can relocate or are already based in Portugal.

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