Impact AI Fellowship 2027 | Call for Applications

Applications are open for the Impact AI Fellowship 2027. The Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG) in Berlin runs this ten-week programme. Fellows learn the Impact AI Method and use it to assess one real AI application. They study its effects on society and the environment.

Program Snapshot

• Host Organization: Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society (HIIG), Berlin
• Funding: Fixed €5,000 stipend, plus travel and accommodation support as capacity allows
• Duration: Ten weeks, August 16 to October 22, 2027
• Format: Two in-person weeks in Berlin, with remote work in other weeks
• Eligibility: Professionals with a master’s degree working on AI, sustainability, or the public interest
• Application Deadline: January 15, 2027

Focus Areas

• AI impact assessment
• Societal and environmental effects of AI
• AI for sustainability and the public interest
• Interdisciplinary research

About the Fellowship

The Impact AI project at HIIG developed a holistic impact assessment method. It works with Greenpeace Germany and Economy for the Common Good. Fellows conduct a complete assessment, from interviews to a final report. The programme combines workshops, expert input, and peer exchange. The research team provides close guidance throughout.

What Fellows Receive

Fellows receive comprehensive training in the Impact AI Method. They also receive individual supervision from the research team. Each fellow becomes lead author of a case report. Opportunities for future collaboration and publication may follow. The €5,000 stipend covers any applicable tax or social security costs.

Who Can Apply

Applicants may work in academia, journalism, civil society, public institutions, or companies. A master’s degree is required. Experience in the field helps, but an academic record is not mandatory. Applicants should be motivated, reliable, and able to work independently. They may propose an AI project to assess, but it’s optional.

Required Materials

Applicants submit a CV of up to four pages. They also submit a letter of motivation of up to two pages. A description of a proposed AI project, up to two pages, is optional. Combine all documents into one file. Applicants must join a mandatory online session on May 11, 2027.

How to Apply

Complete the online form before January 15, 2027.

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Conclusion

This fellowship offers practical research training and a modest stipend. Fellows must cover health insurance, visas, and meals themselves. Information sessions run on November 10 and 17, 2026. Review full details on HIIG’s official page.

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