Research Programs - Mentorship
Explore curated research opportunities for mentorship.
Emergent Ventures Fellowship
Two-year flexible research grant and community designed to support high-impact thinkers tackling big, unconventional problems.
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.
Emergent Ventures Fellowship
Two-year flexible research grant and community designed to support high-impact thinkers tackling big, unconventional problems.
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.
What You'll Find
- Research: Research opportunities offer financial support and access to cutting-edge resources for academic and industry research projects.
- Average funding: $100k per opportunity
- Mentorship: Mentorship opportunities provide structured guidance from experienced professionals, helping you avoid common pitfalls and accelerate your progress.
Benefits
- Up to $100,000 in funding over two years
- Direct mentorship from experts
- Access to a global community of fellows
- Flexible use of funds for salary, research expenses, or travel
- Six-month immersive research residency embedded with OpenAI’s research teams
Application Tips
- Start preparing your application materials well in advance of deadlines to ensure quality submissions
- Research each program thoroughly to understand their specific requirements and what they're looking for
- Tailor your application to highlight how your project aligns with the program's goals and values
- Keep track of application deadlines using a calendar system to avoid missing opportunities
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.
Emergent Ventures Fellowship
Two-year flexible research grant and community designed to support high-impact thinkers tackling big, unconventional problems.