Introducing the OpenAI Safety Fellowship

Summary

OpenAI has opened applications for the OpenAI Safety Fellowship, a pilot program for external researchers, engineers and practitioners working on safety and alignment of advanced AI systems. The program runs from September 14, 2026 through February 5, 2027, with fellows expected to produce a substantial research output such as a paper, benchmark or dataset. Applications close May 3, and successful applicants will be notified by July 25.

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