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OpenAI Residency 2026 vs Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy 2026: Which is Right for You?
Compare these opportunities side-by-side to find the best fit for you.
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.
45 days left45d left
Closes 2/15/2026Feb 15
North America
research
ai-research
residency
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Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy 2026
The Berkeley Engineering Youth Academy (BEYA) is a hybrid STEM summer program combining online instruction and in-person lab work at UC Berkeley to develop engineering design and prototyping skills.
59 days left59d left
Closes 3/1/2026Mar 1
North America
research
summer-research
high-school
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Side-by-Side Comparison
Funding
18300 USD
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Education Level
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High school students
Age Range
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15+
Location Restrictions
San Francisco
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Industry Focus
software engineering, research, mathematics, physics, neuroscience
STEM fields
Financial Benefits
~$18,300/month, relocation assistance
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Mentorship
direct mentorship from experienced AI researchers and engineers
Interaction with undergrad/graduate mentors
Networking
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Networking with like-minded peers from around the world, industry visits
Program Location
hybrid
hybrid
Program Structure
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intensive hybrid program
Selection Criteria
originality, rapid learning, strong technical foundations
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Type
research
research
Region
North America
North America