Transition into AI policy work through our 12-week intensive program. Learn how frontier AI systems are built, what drives the companies behind them, and how to design governance frameworks that actually work.
The program moves from foundations to application across two phases. You'll start with the fundamentals of AI systems and policy frameworks, then apply what you've learned to real governance challenges facing the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and beyond.
Build a working understanding of AI systems, risks, and governance through weekly seminars and structured readings. Each session tackles a core question in AI policy, from what drives frontier AI development to how countries like the Philippines can shape global governance.
Meet your cohort and program mentors.
Understand the incentives behind frontier AI development and why governance is challenging.
Explore misuse risks, alignment challenges, and structural risks from increasingly capable AI.
Examine how AI risks manifest differently in the Philippine context.
Study governance frameworks, institutional design, and policy mechanisms.
Analyze existing regulatory approaches globally and their effectiveness.
Identify leverage points for countries that import rather than build frontier AI.
Present your next steps and celebrate with the cohort.
Fellows join ongoing research projects led by experienced mentors. Work on real governance challenges, contribute to active initiatives, and build your portfolio while learning how AI policy research actually works.
Eligibility: Attend at least 4 out of 6 discussion sessions in Phase 1, then apply to join a project team.
Begin working with your team under mentor guidance.
Present your project's findings to the cohort, mentors, and invited stakeholders.
Available projects and mentors will be announced in March 2026.
Learn how frontier AI companies operate, what drives their decisions, and why governance is harder than it looks. No hype, just the real incentives and constraints.
Work with mentors from the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and internationally who have experience in AI policy, research, and governance.
Spend the final phase working on governance challenges facing the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Graduate with concrete research for your portfolio.
Join a growing network of people working on AI safety in the Philippines. Access opportunities in research, policy, and governance as they emerge.
Applications are open to students and early-career professionals. No prior AI experience required, but you should be comfortable reading technical material, meeting weekly deadlines, and committing 5-10 hours per week for 12 weeks.