GRANT · HOW TO WIN THIS
No cash grant; benefits are a LinkedIn-verified Fellow role and a letter of recommendation on completion.
Cohort 1 closed June 25, 2026. Check youthforresponsibleai.com for the next cohort opening.
FUNDING TYPE
Fellowship
CAN YOU GET THIS?
YOUR REAL ODDS
Cohort 1 had only 7 spots, making this highly competitive for its first round.
With a global applicant pool and just 7 seats, acceptance will be selective. The program emphasizes shipping work and showing up consistently over credentials.
WHAT IT TAKES
Answer 5 short application questions (max 100 words each) and select your track — 1–2 hours
Submit a CV or work sample (PDF, Word, or image) — 30 minutes
Complete a 20-minute interview if selected as a top applicant — 20 minutes
WORTH KNOWING
Choosing the Tech Tooling track gives top performers a path to becoming GhostCite ambassadors inside Rule26 AI, which is a tangible professional opportunity beyond the fellowship itself.
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