The applications for the PIBBSS summer fellowship 2026 are now open, and I will be one of the mentors. If you want to work with me on the Learning-Theoretic AI Alignment Agenda, I recommend to apply. Exceptional fellows might be offered a paid research fellowship at CORAL after the programme, depending on available funding and other circumstances.

Requirements

Applicants should be seriously interested in AI alignment and at least considering AI alignment research as a long-term career path.
The typical applicant is a PhD student or postdoc in math or computer science. I do not require official credentials, but I do require relevant skills and knowledge.
Strong background in mathematics is necessary. Bonus points for familiarity with the fields in the LTA reading list.
Experience in mathematical research, including proving non-trivial original theorems, is necessary.
Experience in academic technical writing is highly desirable. A strong candidate would have at least one academic publication, preprint or some other comparable work.
PIBBSS may also have their own (mentor independent) acceptance criteria, which I'm not responsible for.

Programme Content

The participants will learn about the LTA, see reading list and video lectures for reference (these will also be teaching materials).
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First published:
January 14th, 2026

Source:
https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/NGG9NZFpwiRBFyS4b/apply-to-vanessa-s-mentorship-in-pibbss

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“Apply to Vanessa’s mentorship in PIBBSS” by Vanessa Kosoy

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“Apply to Vanessa’s mentorship in PIBBSS” by Vanessa Kosoy