Announcing the OpenAI Safety Fellowship

OpenAI Blog / 4/6/2026

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Key Points

  • OpenAI announced a pilot program called the OpenAI Safety Fellowship focused on supporting independent safety and alignment research.
  • The fellowship aims to cultivate and develop the next generation of talent in AI safety and alignment.
  • The program is positioned as an initiative to strengthen the broader ecosystem of researchers working on safety-related work outside traditional organizational boundaries.
A pilot program to support independent safety and alignment research and develop the next generation of talent