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Internship Programme

Gain hands-on AI policy experience at a think tank or AI governance organisation, where you’ll develop skills, insight and connections to help you take your career in AI governance to the next level. 

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Applications for the Internship Programme are currently closed, we expect to run the next round in summer 2026 for participants of our AI Policy Accelerator. To receive updates about future rounds, submit our expression of interest form.

Overview

Gain hands on experience working in AI governance at a think tank or AI Governance organisation. 

  • Opportunity available to participants of the AI Policy Accelerator.

  • Flexible dates and duration over summer 2026 for ~3 months.

  • Paid £3,200 per month to support you during the placement.

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Our 2025 placements were at Safe AI Forum and Social Market Foundation.

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​Eligibility

We primarily designed the programme for recent graduates interested in launching a career in AI policy after completing our AI Policy Accelerator. We may be open to accepting non-accelerator participants if they can demonstrate equivalent knowledge and background.

 

You must be available in-person for the training and placement in London. We might be able to sponsor temporary work visas for placement depending on your situation.​​​​​

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Programme Timeline

1. Application​

Complete an application form and interview with us. If successful, you will be referred for a final stage interview with the placement organisation we have matched you to. 

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2. Preparation and training

Before your placement, you will attend a week-long training with us tailored to your role. This is a chance to get to know our team and answer any final questions you have before the placement.​​

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3. Placement (June - September 2025)

The placement will typically last for 12 weeks. During this time you will be treated as a member of the team at your placement organisation and work on AI policy projects aligned to the needs of the organisation, your interests and development goals. 

You will be supported in your development and wellbeing by our team and your line manager/team at the placement organisation throughout.

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4. Post Internship

Following the internship, you will complete a short write-up reflecting on your experience. You will join our Orion alumni network, and we will continue to support you on your AI Governance career journey.​

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​How you will be assessed

In our recruitment process, we’re looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

  • A strong interest and commitment to building a career in AI governance

  • Excellent critical thinking skills 

  • Excellent written skills

  • Ambition and motivation to develop, challenge yourself and grow

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

  • Ability to get stuck in and make the most of an exciting 12-week development opportunity 

  • Adaptability and openness to new challenges, topics and tasks.

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