The Globethics’ Emerging Leaders in Ethical AI Governance Fellowship 2026 for early-career professionals (Funded stay in Geneva, Switzerland)

Eligibility Criteria

This fellowship is designed for early-career professionals aged 24–35 from diverse sectors. Eligible backgrounds include:

Civil society and interfaith organisations
Academia (Master’s, PhD, postdoctoral researchers)
Government and public sector institutions
Private sector (AI, tech, ethics, compliance, innovation) Applicants should demonstrate:
Active engagement in AI ethics, governance, or responsible innovation
Ability to develop a research, policy, or applied project
Interest in intercultural or interfaith dialogue No religious affiliation is required

Geneva Residency: Spend a week in Geneva at the heart of global decision-making and diplomacy.
Global AI Stage: Join the AI for Good Global Summit and connect with the people shaping the future of AI.
Learn from the Best: Get mentored by global leaders working on real-world AI ethics and governance challenges.
Fund Your Ideas: Top fellows unlock seed funding to turn bold ideas into real impact.
Accommodation during the Geneva residency (6–10 July 2026)
Programme fees and training costs covered
Access to the AI for Good Global Summit
Mentoring from experts in AI ethics and interfaith governance
Opportunity to publish or present outputs with external partners
Membership in a global alumni network

Five top-performing fellows will receive:

To apply, submit a single PDF including:

CV (maximum 2 pages)
Expression of Interest (500 words) covering:
- Your background in AI, ethics, governance, or interfaith engagement
- Motivation for applying
- Initial idea for a project
(Optional) Supporting materials:
- Publications
- Portfolio
- Recommendation letter