Institute for Law

Applications are now open for the Institute for Law & AI’s Summer Research Fellowship (EU). The Institute for Law & AI’s Summer Research Fellowship (EU) is a paid summer program that offers law students, professionals, and academics the opportunity to work at the leading edge of AI, law, and policy, with a focus on EU law and the EU AI Act. The program is designed to support intellectual and professional development, combining tailored research mentorship with career planning and opportunities to engage with policymakers, researchers, and other leaders in the field.

Are you passionate about exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence, law, and policy? The Institute for Law & AI’s Summer Research Fellowship (EU) 2025 offers a unique opportunity for law students, professionals, and academics to engage in cutting-edge research on AI and EU law, including the EU AI Act. This paid fellowship provides tailored mentorship, professional development resources, and a chance to collaborate with leading policymakers, researchers, and industry experts. Whether you’re experienced in EU law or looking to deepen your expertise, this fellowship is your chance to contribute to shaping the future of AI governance.

The institute’s goal is to empower the experts of today and tomorrow, ensuring that advances in artificial intelligence are beneficial and safe for everyone. Ideally, applicants have some prior experience with EU law through study or work. Beyond this, they welcome applicants from all countries and with various skill sets, experience levels, and degrees of knowledge in AI, law, and policy to apply.

About LawAI

The Institute for Law & AI (LawAI) is an independent think tank that researches and advises on the legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence. We believe that sound legal analysis will promote security, welfare, and the rule of law. We conduct research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, law, and policy and advise governments, international organizations, public institutions, and private actors. You can review LawAI’srecent publications on our website and learn more about our focus areas in this overview of ourWorkstreams and Research Directions .

About the Summer Research Fellowship (EU)

As a Summer Research Fellow, you will work with your mentor to develop a research plan tailored to your experience, skills, and interests. Some Fellows may focus on a more extended, singular project, such as drafting a policy report or authoring a law review article, while others might contribute to a range of initiatives, such as conducting legal research that supports various research and advisory projects led by LawAI staff. Fellows may also have opportunities to help advise policymakers, government, and private sector organizations.

As a general matter, Fellows will have considerable discretion over the form of outputs they pursue (e.g., choosing between publishing a law review article vs a policy brief). Topic selection will be determined in conjunction with your mentor. Projects should generally align with LawAI’s mission to ensure that major advances in AI are beneficial and safe for the public. It may also help to review LawAI’s currentWorkstreams and Research Directions.

We welcome suggestions for other topics that have a clear connection to our research priorities.

We are specifically looking for several fellows to focus on EU AI law and the EU AI Act. Ideally, these fellows will have studied EU law.

The fellowship is remote-first and lasts 8-12 weeks with one fully-funded in-person week, which will most likely occur in August in Brussels, Belgium, or Cambridge, UK.

We offer two EU cohort start dates:

• EU Cohort 1:June 23, 2025; flexible end dates August 15 – September 12
• EU Cohort 2:August 4, 2025; flexible end dates September 26 – October 25
• In-person week in Brussels, Belgium, or Cambridge, UK, tentatively scheduled for August 25-29, 2025, with eligible travel expenses covered, including flights, accommodations, and meals

Fellows are expected to commit to at least 8 weeks of full-time work, participate in regular team meetings, give occasional presentations on their research, and provide feedback on other research work within their cohort and the broader LawAI team.

We are happy to accommodate academic commitments and job interviews during the fellowship period. Please let us know if you have specific questions during the application process.

• A stipend of €12,000
• An in-person week in Brussels or Cambridge, with eligible travel expenses covered, including flights, accommodation, and meals
• Q&A sessions with leading experts in the field
• EU AI law and policy networking opportunities & career planning resources
• Opportunities to explore future collaborations, such as follow-on fundi