Research Programs Under $50k - 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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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
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What You'll Find
- Research: Research opportunities offer financial support and access to cutting-edge resources for academic and industry research projects.
- Average funding: $18k per opportunity
- Mentorship: Mentorship-focused programs connect you with experienced industry leaders who provide guidance, advice, and support throughout your journey.
Benefits
- Six-month immersive research residency embedded with OpenAI’s research teams
- Direct mentorship from experienced AI researchers and engineers
- Full-time salary (competitive compensation, e.g., ~$18,300/month)
- Hands-on work on ambitious, cutting-edge AI projects
- Opportunity to contribute to active research directions and experiments
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
- Understand the difference between equity-based and equity-free funding to make informed decisions
- Consider how much funding you actually need versus what's available to avoid over-dilution
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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.
45 days left45d left
Closes 2/15/2026Feb 15
North America
research
ai-research
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