AI Systems & Reliability Research Fellowship
Structured research terms with mentorship, clear expectations, and substantive outputs. Below is the public fellowship description and high-level structure.
Selection process
Applications are reviewed against our selection rubric (alignment with the current research theme, background, commitment, and conduct). Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a brief conversation. Decisions are communicated by the cohort deadline. We do not provide detailed feedback on individual applications.
Apply →Cohorts
Fellowship runs in 6-month cohorts. Start and end dates, and the current research theme, are announced with each cohort opening.
Next cohort starts March 2, 2026. Applications are due February 28, 2026.
Alumni
Coming soon. Alumni listings and outcomes will be added as fellows complete their terms.
Fellowship structure (high-level)
What to expect during a fellowship term.
- Term: Approximately 6 months (start and end dates per cohort).
- Commitment: At least 20 hours per week of structured research (reading, coding, experimentation, writing, documentation).
- Mentorship: Weekly 1:1 sync (~45–60 min), research log, and async feedback. Mentor time ~5 hrs/week.
- Output: At least one substantive documented output by end of term (e.g. methodology note, code + docs, evaluation, or review) aligned with your approved Research Proposal and the current 6-month theme.
- Firewall: No access to client environments, production systems, or proprietary commercial datasets. Research only.
Eligibility & conduct
Fellows sign the Fellowship Agreement, IP Assignment, Confidentiality Agreement, and OPT Confirmation Disclaimer (if applicable). You must adhere to the Code of Conduct, Research Expectations, and Firewall Policy.
Labor and program guidelines
The following govern how the Fellowship operates in relation to employment, termination, and eligibility.
- Not employment. The Fellowship is a research engagement, not an employment relationship. Fellows are not employees of the Lab. No salary or wages are paid unless a separate stipend or allowance is explicitly agreed in writing.
- Termination. Either party may end the Fellowship with 2 weeks' written notice. The Lab may terminate immediately for breach of the Firewall Policy, Code of Conduct, or other material terms. IP and confidentiality obligations survive termination.
- International students and visa status. The Lab does not guarantee that participation satisfies any immigration or visa requirement. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your Designated School Official (DSO) or immigration advisor and for maintaining your status.
Fellowship Agreement
All terms, expectations, and policies are formalized in writing before the fellowship begins.
Apply for the Fellowship
Submit by the cohort deadline. Applications are evaluated using our selection rubric and review process.
Application guidelines