The Council on Strategic Risks’ Converging Risks Lab runs this fellowship in partnership with the Future of Life Institute. The 2026–2027 round is its second cohort.
Fellows follow a seven-month bootcamp of monthly modules on AI control — cyber operations, CBRN, military integration, escalation with China, testing and the workforce — plus two scenario exercises, a capstone matrix game and a domestic trip to frontier AI labs. In-person events are in downtown DC.
Benefits & funding
- The pages state no participation fee and no stipend.
- A short domestic staff ride to frontier AI labs and similar sites, with airfare, lodging and meals covered.
- 14 two-hour sessions, half virtual and half at CSR’s Farragut Square office; six senior leaders serve as advisors.
- Kick-off and closing dinners plus networking with officials and peers.
- Fellows who miss more than six sessions cannot claim alumni status.
Eligibility
- US citizens, and foreign nationals from allied nations who are based in DC (the page does not list which nations count as allied).
- Must live in the DC area and be able to attend regular meetings and events in downtown DC.
- Must affirm they can attend all bootcamp meetings; up to five sessions may be missed for excusable reasons.
- Aimed at mid-career professionals, defined as 10–15 years of professional and/or advanced academic experience.
- Open to backgrounds in diplomacy, defense, law, science and technology, Congress, or local, state or federal government; AI knowledge helps but is not required.
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Application process
- 1Complete the online application form.
- 2Upload a resume or CV; no cover letter is needed.
- 3Provide two references.
- 4Submit by 5 pm EDT, 20 October 2026; edits are allowed until then.
Program timeline
Application deadline
20 Oct 2026, 5 pm EDT
Applicants notified
Late Oct 2026
Bootcamp begins
Nov 2026
Program ends
Jul 2027