AI Policy Accelerator
The AI Policy Accelerator is a 3-week intensive programme designed to provide participants with the knowledge and hands-on experience to launch a successful career in AI policy.
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Applications for this year’s cohort are now closed. We expect to open applications for our 2026 programme in autumn. For updates and current opportunities follow us on Linkedin.
The Programme
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Dates: 7th–25th April 2025 (full-time)
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Location: London
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Stipend: £250 total
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Travel reimbursements available
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Eligibility
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You must be able to attend all in-person components (London)
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You must be currently studying at a university in the UK (this can include part-time or distance learners)
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You are eligible to apply if you will be a student in the UK by February 2025.
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You are eligible to apply if you are currently a student in the UK (even if you graduate before the programme begins).
Course Curriculum
Week 1 – AI for Policymakers
Participants will complete a 5-day course which builds the foundational knowledge required to govern frontier AI systems effectively. The course will cover frontier AI from 3 different perspectives:
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Micro: the scientific and technological dimensions of general-purpose AI, including the basic principles of deep learning, and the different stages of AI development
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Macro: an overview of the broader supply chain behind frontier AI, moving from chip manufacturing to cloud computing and data labelling
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Applied: an introduction to model evaluations as a tool for informing policy
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Weeks 2 & 3 – AI Policy Project
Small teams will each be assigned a policy question by someone with experience as a UK Government AI policy advisor. Teams spend weeks two and three conducting desktop research and consulting with AI governance professionals and technical experts.
At the end of the third week, each team presents their policy memo to the policy advisor and receives feedback on their efforts.
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Further questions about the programme?
We’re happy to chat – feel free to contact us directly.
Further Reading & Resources
To better understand what a career in AI governance looks like, we encourage you to explore resources featured on our blog.