Center on AI, Security, and Technology Fellows
The RAND CAST Fellowship funds research on AI security, technology governance, and biosecurity, supporting independent and collaborative projects with mentorship from RAND experts.
Funder: RAND Corporation
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 | November 1, 2026 | February 1, 2027 | May 1, 2027
Funding Amounts: Full-time U.S. fellows: $40,000–$200,000/year stipend + health/dental supplement; U.K. fellows: compensation based on experience; duration: 6–36 months.
Summary: Supports independent and collaborative research in AI security, technology governance, and biosecurity for emerging and mid-career professionals, with mentorship from RAND experts.
Key Information: U.S. or U.K. citizenship (or right to work/residency) required; security clearance eligibility needed.
Description
The RAND Center on AI, Security, and Technology (CAST) Fellowship cultivates the next generation of policy analysts and implementers working at the intersection of technology and security. Fellows conduct independent research and may contribute to RAND client-sponsored projects in areas such as AI security, technology policy and governance, and biosecurity. The program emphasizes both rigorous policy analysis and practical implementation, offering mentorship from RAND policy experts and opportunities to engage with a range of stakeholders. The fellowship is open to candidates at all career stages, from recent undergraduates to mid-career professionals, and can be undertaken full- or part-time, either remotely or at RAND's preferred U.S. locations (Washington DC, San Francisco, or Pittsburgh) or in the United Kingdom.
