AI Governance Fellowship

Become one of the people who shape how AI is governed

A structured, cohort-based programme for emerging policy practitioners. 12 weeks. Part-time. You leave with published work, a powerful network, and the knowledge to lead.

Apply for Cohort 1Applications open Autumn 2027
12weeks, part-time
15fellows per cohort
5curriculum modules
1published policy brief

Curriculum

What you'll learn

01

The AI Technology Landscape

What policymakers actually need to understand about how AI systems work, their capabilities, and their limitations. No CS degree required — but no hand-waving either.

02

Governance Frameworks

Comparative analysis of how different jurisdictions govern AI. EU AI Act, US executive orders, UK pro-innovation approach, China's framework. What works, what doesn't, and why.

03

Political Economy of AI

Labour market impacts, competition dynamics, industrial policy, and distributional consequences. The economics of the AI transition and who wins and loses.

04

AI and National Security

Dual-use considerations, compute geopolitics, allied coordination, and defence applications. The strategic dimension of AI governance.

05

Policy Writing & Capstone

Practical workshop on writing effective policy briefs and consultation responses. Fellows produce a capstone brief published by the Exchange. Real output, real audience.

Who should apply

Is this for you?

Policy professionals

Working in or transitioning into government, think tanks, or regulators. You understand policy but want deeper AI fluency.

Technologists

Engineers, product managers, or researchers who want to engage with the governance side. You build technology and want to shape how it's governed.

Cross-sector leaders

From journalism, law, civil society, international affairs, or academia. You bring a unique perspective and want to develop AI governance expertise.

2–10 years experience. UK-based or UK-focused. Deliberately cross-sector.

What you leave with

Not just knowledge. Evidence.

1

A published policy brief

Your capstone brief is published by the Exchange — a real portfolio piece for your career.

2

A cross-sector network

15 peers from tech, policy, civil service, and academia — the people who'll shape AI governance alongside you.

3

Fluency to lead

The technical literacy, governance knowledge, and policy communication skills to lead on AI governance in any context.

4

Alumni status

Lifetime access to the Exchange community, events, and the growing fellowship alumni network.

Ready to shape the future of AI governance?

Cohort 1 applications open Autumn 2027. Register your interest now and we'll notify you when applications go live.