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Emergent Ventures Fellowship vs OpenAI Residency 2026: Which is Right for You?
Compare these opportunities side-by-side to find the best fit for you.
Emergent Ventures Fellowship
Two-year flexible research grant and community designed to support high-impact thinkers tackling big, unconventional problems.
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Rolling deadlineRolling
Global
research
equity-free
mentorship
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OpenAI Residency 2026
The OpenAI Residency is a six-month research program in San Francisco that embeds talented individuals within OpenAI’s research teams to work on frontier AI problems with mentorship and real project contributions.
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Closes 2/15/2026Feb 15
North America
research
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residency
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Side-by-Side Comparison
Funding
100000 USD
18300 USD
Location Restrictions
Not specified
San Francisco
Industry Focus
Not specified
software engineering, research, mathematics, physics, neuroscience
Financial Benefits
Up to $100,000 in funding over two years
~$18,300/month, relocation assistance
Mentorship
Direct mentorship from experts
direct mentorship from experienced AI researchers and engineers
Networking
Access to a global community of fellows
Not specified
Program Location
remote
hybrid
Selection Criteria
Not specified
originality, rapid learning, strong technical foundations
Type
research
research
Region
Global
North America