Applications open in November 2026

SAIGE Residential Fellowship

A fully funded, full-time research fellowship.

In cooperation with
ELLIS Institute TübingenHertie School Centre for Digital Governance
Length
12 weeks
Starts
February 2027
Technical track
Tübingen
Governance track
Berlin
Fellowship details

From people who took part

  • Incubator
    “I’ve been very impressed by the mentees I’ve worked with through SAIGE. Both submissions were accepted to NeurIPS workshops, with one selected for an oral presentation.”

    Joschka BraunResearch Scientist, Apollo Research; SAIGE Mentor

  • Local groups
    “The SAIGE event ‘Talent Needs in AI Safety’ was my entry point into the field. […] Just ten weeks after our first call with SAIGE, AI Safety Hamburg had its biggest meeting to date.”

    Nikolai ReinkeOrganiser, AI Safety Hamburg

  • Incubator
    “SAIGE was the main reason why I have decided to pivot to AI Safety two years earlier than I had originally planned: It was the perfect part-time experiment to test whether I might enjoy working in AI safety.”

    Aleksandra ShcherbakovaResearch Assistant, LawAI

  • Incubator
    “The SAIGE incubator gave me the experience and skills I needed to transition into the field full-time. My mentor provided invaluable ideas and challenges throughout the project, and helped me grow my network.”

    Sophia GoreAnalyst, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (UK Civil Service)

  • Incubator
    “SAIGE is doing the long-overdue work of connecting talented people across AI safety and governance in Germany.”

    Chris SchmitzResearch Associate, Hertie School (ex-GovAI Fellow)

  • Incubator
    “My team and mentor shared my motivation to make AI risks tangible for a general audience. It feels empowering to go from ‘worried’ to ‘working on it.’”

    Dr. Michael BonfertSAIGE Mentee

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