Roles & Paths in AI Governance

Pathways into policy | Emerging Technology Policy Careers

• Read the headlines, then read what could be relevant to your career stage

This section maps the main routes into policy careers, including graduate school, internships, fellowships, full-time roles, and short-term programs, with guidance for people at different career stages and backgrounds. Learners should read selectively based on what is most relevant to them. At least skim the headlines of this page to see the range of entry points available.

Policy institutions | Emerging Technology Policy Careers

• Read the headlines, then read what’s relevant to your career interests/potential path.

This resources collection introduces the major institutions where policy careers happen (such as Congress, the executive branch, think tanks, state government, national labs, the intelligence community, and multilateral organizations), and explains how those settings differ in role and career fit. Non-Americans might focus on think tanks and multilateral organizations. Whatever your background/interests, you should at least read the headlines, and then read/skim the pieces that are especially relevant to your potential career interests. The goal is to have familiarity with the types of governance bodies you could work for to contribute to AI Governance.

Resources & opportunities for careers in European AI Policy — EA Forum

• Skip reading if you do not expect to explore working in the EU in the future.

This resource provides a practical introduction to the European AI policy ecosystem, with concrete opportunities in EU institutions, think tanks, fellowships, master’s programs, and upskilling resources. It is especially useful for learners considering Brussels- or Europe-focused pathways.