AgenTrust Fellowship Targets Open AI Standards

The AgenTrust Fellowship is a six-month paid, part-time programme for engineers, researchers and governance practitioners. Applicants will work on agent identity, confidential computing, runtime verification and AI governance, receiving mentorship and producing a public technical output. Applications close on Aug. 29.

AI and Governance Fellowships

Opportunity Desk lists the AgenTrust Fellowship as a key opportunity for those interested in responsible AI standards. The programme is designed for candidates who want to combine technical work with public-interest governance. Fellows receive direct mentorship and are expected to deliver a public technical output.

Business and Leadership Opportunities

The Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence (CAAI) Second Year AI Fellowship supports second-year Chicago Booth MBA students. It offers financial support for AI-related events, conference participation and other approved initiatives, and connects fellows with alumni working in AI. The Leading Change Fellowship, also highlighted by Opportunity Desk, targets young professionals and emerging leaders. It combines learning, peer engagement and practical leadership development, aiming to build skills for community and professional impact.

Development and Humanitarian Programs

UNICEF Thailand’s Young Professionals Programme provides students from diverse academic backgrounds with practical exposure to development and humanitarian work. Participants work alongside experienced professionals, complete hands-on assignments and receive one-to-one guidance while contributing to UNICEF’s programmes. The World Affairs Councils of America (WACA) Student Scholars Program offers students a chance to deepen their understanding of international affairs and engage directly with global policy discussions.

International Exchange and Cultural Programs

Western Balkans Meet Japan: A Bridge into the Future invites young people from the Western Balkans to Japan for an exchange focused on peacebuilding, mutual understanding and regional cooperation. The Harpswell Leadership Resident Program offers women leaders a four-to-eight-month residency in Southeast Asia, providing space for reflection, learning and cross-cultural exchange. The GEAF Ambassador Programme, open on a rolling basis, invites young people to promote environmental action, sustainability and climate awareness through advocacy, learning and community engagement.

Opportunity Desk’s roundup also includes the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology Dissertation Writing-up Fellowships, the WFP Innovation Accelerator x Adaptation Fund Climate Innovation Accelerator, and the Zukunftskolleg Postdoctoral Fellowships, among others. Each programme offers a distinct focus-whether it be interdisciplinary research, climate resilience, or academic independence.

The Presidential Digital Talent Programme, run by Kenya’s ICT Authority, develops a pipeline of skilled digital professionals, while the AU Enterprise Africa Network Fellowship Programme supports African entrepreneurs with capacity building and mentorship.

Applications for the GEAF Ambassador Programme are open on a rolling basis, providing a continuous opportunity for emerging environmental advocates to contribute to practical climate and sustainability action.