Application Deadline: 13 October, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2025 Talos Fellowship for Future European AI Policy Leaders. The Talos Fellowship (formerly the EU Tech Policy Fellowship) is a programme for ambitious graduates interested in European policy careers focused on AI and other emerging technologies. At the core of the programme is a focus on ensuring the safe and responsible deployment of artificial intelligence that poses systemic risks.
Programme Details
- 8 weeks of online training through our EU AI Policy Fundamentals Programme, running from 29th January – 19th March 2025.
- A one week in-person policymaking summit in Brussels, held 22nd – 28th March 2025.
- For those on the Placement Track, a 4-6 month placement at a major European think tank.
Fellowship Tracks
As a fellow in the programme, you will have the choice of two distinct tracks:
Training Track
- Explore the intricacies of AI policy during the 8-week online EU AI Policy Fundamentals Programme.
- Engage in a 7-day policymaking summit in Brussels.
- Receive personalised support & coaching to confidently initiate your career in tech policy.
Placement track
- Experience the full scope of the training track by participating in the 8-week online EU AI Policy Fundamentals Programme and attending our 7-day Brussels Summit.
- Secure a 4-6 month placement at a respected think tank, complemented by a stipend to support your efforts.
International AI Governance Specialisation
- Experience the full scope of our training track by participating in our 8-week online EU AI Policy Fundamentals Programme and attending our 7-day Brussels Summit.
- Complete assignments and readings during the training period designed to develop your thinking on the EU’s role in the international AI governance ecosystem.
- (Optional) secure a 4-6 month placement at an organisation working in the international AI governance space, complemented by a stipend to support your efforts.
Application Procedure:
This application form includes three sections. We expect it to take ~1 hour to complete provided you already have a current CV.
- About you, including your CV
- Short essay responses about your suitability for the Talos Fellowship
- Additional questions about your preferences for the programme
If you have any questions or concerns while completing this application, please get in touch via team@talosnetwork.org.
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