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IAPS AI Policy Fellowship 2025 - On Think Tanks Fellows contribute to active projects while receiving training, mentorship, and career support IAPS Fellows work alongside a senior expert to support active projects on advanced AI governance, contributing research, analysis, and writing The role is designed to help professionals transition into impactful careers in AI policy
Apply to an internship - On Think Tanks Other think tanks offer internships through informal arrangements and on ad-hoc basis If you want to find a think tank near you or working on an issue of interest why not visit the Open Think Tank Directory? If your organisation has a formal internship or fellowship programme for early career thinktankers please get in touch
On Think Tanks Fellowship Programme Each year, On Think Tanks, opens its doors to thinktankers from around the world who are committed to undergoing a process of personal and professional development, and who want to bring about change within their organisations The OTT Fellowship is a five-month collaborative-working programme designed for current and promising think tank leaders
AI Policy Fellowship - On Think Tanks Willingness and ability to consider a further career in AI governance after their fellowship Comfort with remote work and asynchronous collaboration using technologies like G Suite (we’re a remote-first organization with staff in multiple time zones) Knowledge and experience Some relevant knowledge in their workstream of choice
AI Policy Manager Senior AI Policy Manager - On Think Tanks The Centre for Long-Term Resilience (CLTR) is a UK-based independent think tank that works with governments to reduce extreme risks from advanced AI, biosecurity threats, and other global challenges through evidence-based policy and governance The Centre for Long-Term Resilience (CLTR) is hiring an AI Policy Manager or Senior AI Policy Manager to support its mission of reducing extreme risks
On Think Tanks | School for thinktankers 2026 Think-tankers in the early stages of their career (e g research officer, communications officer etc ) Policy entrepreneurs interested in establishing their own think tanks Funders working in evidence-informed policy or supporting think tank partners Academics with a policy interest
Six tips for think tanks wanting to offer career progression So, it’s worthwhile for think tanks to invest in staff progression A good career development path gives employees opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge, seek promotions and or transfer to different positions