OpenAI opens applications for Safety Fellowship on AI safety and alignment research

OpenAI announced applications for its Safety Fellowship, a pilot program supporting external researchers, engineers, and practitioners in safety and alignment research on advanced AI systems.

The program runs from September 14, 2026 through February 5, 2027, with a monthly stipend, compute support, API credits, and mentorship, and fellows are expected to produce a substantial output such as a paper, benchmark, or dataset.

Applications close May 3, and successful applicants will be notified by July 25.