In more ways than one, fellowships help to bridge that awkward gap between learning something and actually doing something with it. They give you room to test ideas, build real projects, and work alongside people who are thinking just as seriously about the same problems. 

For a lot of people in tech, that kind of space is hard to come by. You’re either stuck in tutorials or thrown straight into roles that expect you to already know what you’re doing. However, fellowships afford you the room to grow without the pressure of having everything figured out from day one. 

So, for a tech talent looking to kickstart and build projects that actually make an impact, Techloy compiled a list of five AI fellowships currently open for applications in 2026. 

/1. Anthropic Fellows Program for AI safety research 

Host: Anthropic  

Fellowship Duration: May & July 2026 cohorts (4 months each)  

Who It's For: Researchers and engineers looking to transition into empirical AI safety research, regardless of prior research experience.

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