Grant opportunity
Horizon Fellowship 2027
Horizon is selecting emerging-technology specialists for fully funded public-service placements in Washington, DC beginning in 2027.
- Funder
- Horizon Institute for Public Service
- Applications close 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm Anywhere on Earth
- Applications close 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm Anywhere on Earth: Aug 30, 2026
- Award
- Annual salaries of USD 78,000, USD 130,000 or USD 190,000 by track, plus a USD 17,000 benefits stipend
- Applicant
- Junior, mid-career and senior applicants with expertise relevant to artificial intelligence, biotechnology or other emerging-technology policy who can reside in Washington, DC for a full-time placement.
- Discipline
- Public Policy and Governance
- Region
- United States / Washington, DC
- Posted
- Jul 27, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Horizon Fellowship places technical and policy specialists in public-service roles where they can contribute to AI, biotechnology and other emerging-technology policy.
Who can apply
Applicants select the junior, fellow or senior track according to experience. They must have relevant expertise, be able to work full time and relocate to Washington, DC for the placement.
What it supports
- Artificial intelligence, biotechnology and emerging-technology governance.
- Full-time placements in public-interest and government policy settings.
- Professional development and a cohort network.
Funding and duration
- Junior-track salary is USD 78,000 per year.
- Fellow-track salary is USD 130,000 and senior-track salary is USD 190,000 per year.
- The package also includes a USD 17,000 benefits stipend and relocation and professional-development support.
Applications close 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm Anywhere on Earth
Applications close 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm Anywhere on Earth: Aug 30, 2026
How to apply
Choose the appropriate track and submit the official application by 30 August 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
Horizon invites technology and policy specialists to apply for paid public-service fellowships in Washington, DC. The programme supports placements where fellows can help institutions understand and govern fast-moving technologies.
Eligibility
Applicants select the junior, fellow or senior track according to experience. They must have relevant expertise, be able to work full time and relocate to Washington, DC for the placement.
Funding and benefits
Junior-track salary is USD 78,000 per year.
Fellow-track salary is USD 130,000 and senior-track salary is USD 190,000 per year.
The package also includes a USD 17,000 benefits stipend and relocation and professional-development support.
Themes and supported activities
Artificial intelligence, biotechnology and emerging-technology governance.
Full-time placements in public-interest and government policy settings.
Professional development and a cohort network.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm Anywhere on Earth: Applications close 30 August 2026 at 11:59pm Anywhere on Earth: Aug 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Choose the appropriate track and submit the official application by 30 August 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.