Strengthening global security by accelerating AI governance talent

Help shape the future of AI policy.

The rules for AI are being written right now, and we need subject-matter experts in the room.

Polaris programs help you bridge critical gaps in the emerging technology policy ecosystem. We incubate AI governance research, facilitate job placements, and train policymakers to meet the extraordinary opportunities and challenges of transformative AI.

Our Programs

Polaris runs research, upskilling, and career-focused fellowships to accelerate AI governance.

How it works & time commitment

  • Apply to a course with our 15 minute application, where you’ll tell us about yourself and how the selected fellowship would help you improve global AI governance.

    You can find the application link on the info page of each of our programs.

  • 2-3 hours prep

    Before each discussion you’ll spend around two hours completing a set of readings, videos, and activities.

    1.5h discussion

    Weekly discussions with a cohort of fellow participants and an experienced facilitator.

    Network with fellows & alumni

    Access a Slack channel of people dedicated to improving global AI governance.

  • Stay in touch and take action. Stay connected to our alumni network, join us for events, and help secure a flourishing future by shaping global AI governance.

  • "The China AI curriculum gave me a much stronger technical understanding of China's place in global AI development, and what that means for the US's policy decisions."

    — China’s AI Landscape participant

  • "I now keep up to date on the latest AI news coming out of China, which has already improved my research outputs. I've gone from illiterate to in-the-know just from taking this course."

    — China’s AI Landscape participant

  • "The career development course is really going to help with the AI governance pipeline."

    — AI Governance Career Fellowship reader