AEGIX Emerging Scholars Program 2026

Deadline: October 25, 2026

Applications are open for the AEGIX Emerging Scholars Program 2026. The AEGIX Emerging Scholars Program supports emerging researchers and practitioners working at the intersection of AI, policy, and societal flourishing.

Designed for advanced students and early-career professionals, the program blends mentorship and hands-on research aligned with AEGIX’s core pillars. Each scholar focuses on one self-chosen research topic, receives dedicated mentorship, and has the opportunity to publish in The Emerging Scholars Voice.

Benefits

Mentorship — Participants receive guidance supporting the development of their research agenda and professional trajectory in AI ethics and governance.

Publication Opportunities — Scholars complete a supervised project with the opportunity for publication in AEGIX Policy Memos, Intelligence Briefings, or other institute outputs.

Program Access — Participants gain access to AEGIX Dialogues, closed workshops, and select institute events, fostering engagement with experts and peers across sectors.

A Supportive Space — Graduates are admitted into the Emerging Scholars Network, enabling ongoing collaboration, visibility, and participation in future AEGIX initiatives.

Eligibility

Open to students and early-career professionals in policy, computer science, philosophy, international relations, law, or related fields.

Global South applicants strongly encouraged.

Application

To apply, submit a Statement of Interest, your CV, and a brief research proposal.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit AEGIX Emerging Scholars Program.

Open to students and early-career professionals in policy, computer science, philosophy, international relations, law, or related fields.

Open to students and early-career professionals in policy, computer science, philosophy, international relations, law, or related fields. Global South applicants strongly encouraged.

Application

To apply, submit a Statement of Interest, your CV, and a brief research proposal.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit AEGIX Emerging Scholars Program.

Mentorship — Participants receive guidance supporting the development of their research agenda and professional trajectory in AI ethics and governance. Publication Opportunities — Scholars complete a supervised project with the opportunity for publication in AEGIX Policy Memos, Intelligence Briefings, or other institute outputs. Program Access — Participants gain access to AEGIX Dialogues, closed workshops, and select institute events, fostering engagement with experts and peers across sectors. A Supportive Space — Graduates are admitted into the Emerging Scholars Network, enabling ongoing collaboration, visibility, and participation in future AEGIX initiatives.

To apply, submit a Statement of Interest, your CV, and a brief research proposal.

Click here to apply

For more information, visit AEGIX Emerging Scholars Program.