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Astra AI Safety Fellowship (Constellation Institute, USA)

Berkeley , USA Machine LearningOthers

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Astra is Constellation’s flagship fellowship designed to accelerate AI safety research and talent. It is a fully funded, 5-month, in-person program at Constellation’s Berkeley research center. Fellows work on frontier AI safety projects (empirical research or strategy & governance) with guidance from expert mentors and dedicated career support. The program has a high success rate in placing fellows into top AI safety organizations. Target Audience: Talented individuals motivated to reduce catastrophic risks from AI; prior AI safety experience is not required. Geographic Eligibility: Global (In-person in Berkeley, USA; visa support provided). Tangible Benefits: ◦Stipend: Monthly stipend of $8,400. ◦Compute Budget: ~$15,000 per month for empirical research fellows. ◦Mentorship: Weekly 1:1 mentorship from senior experts. ◦Placement: Dedicated career and placement services into high-impact roles. • Application Deadline: May 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM Anywhere on Earth. • Event Date: 5-month duration (Spring/Summer cohorts).

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