- AI for Impact
- Posts
- Cool Opps for Upskilling, PCDN AI for Impact Newsletter, April 14, 2025
Cool Opps for Upskilling, PCDN AI for Impact Newsletter, April 14, 2025
Looking for the world's best platform to start or grow your newsletter?
We switched to Beehiiv this summer and creating our newsletters has become a source of joy...
🌱 Stronger Engagement & Growth: Our subscriber count has soared with Beehiiv's referral tools and landing pages.
💰 Monetization Made Easy: Start earning with Beehiiv's built-in ad network and paid subscriptions.
🎨 Creating Newsletters is Now FUN: With great AI tools and intuitive UX design for both creators and subscribers, the process is effortless and delightful.
📊 World-Class Analytics: The Platform offers the best analytics, helping us track growth, engagement, and make data driven decisions.
👉 Sign up with our affiliate link for a 1-month free trial + 20% off for three months!
They also have a free plan for up to 2500 subscribers.
Fellowships: A Gateway to AI Impact and Career Transformation
Fellowships are a powerful tool for professionals seeking to transition into impactful AI careers, upskill in cutting-edge technologies, and contribute meaningfully to global challenges. Whether you're exploring AI safety, governance, or effective altruism, fellowships provide structured opportunities to gain expertise, build networks, and accelerate career pivots. Below are some awesome programs and resources to help you navigate this exciting path.
Some Top AI Fellowships to Explore
Talos Fellowship
The Talos Fellowship is designed to shape the next generation of tech policy leaders. Fellows can choose between the Training Track, which offers a strong foundation in emerging technology governance, or the Placement Track, which includes placements at partner organizations from October 2025 to March 2026. The program features online training on EU AI Policy Fundamentals and an in-person retreat. Learn more here.Tarbell Fellowship
This one-year program supports early-career journalists interested in covering artificial intelligence. Fellows participate in a 10-week study group on AI governance and technical fundamentals, secure nine-month placements at major newsrooms (e.g., MIT Tech Review, TIME, The Verge), and attend a week-long journalism summit in San Francisco. The fellowship provides a stipend of up to $50,000. Applications for the 2025 cohort have closed but keep an eye on future opportunities here.PCDN Career Campus
The PCDN Career Campus is like a GPS for your career of impact. Members gain access to curated daily digests with over 300+ social impact jobs, funding opportunities, fellowships, training programs, and consulting roles per month. Additional benefits include weekly office hours for personalized career support, a dedicated Slack community, and workshops on topics like LinkedIn optimization and personal finance for changemakers. Explore the campus here.CLR Summer Research Fellowship 2025
Hosted by the Center on Long-Term Risk, this eight-week fellowship focuses on s-risk motivated empirical AI safety research. Fellows receive mentorship, a generous stipend of £4,925 per month, and the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers. Applications close on April 15, 2025. Apply here.BKC-Allen Lab Fellowship
Offered by Harvard’s Berkman Klein Center and Allen Lab, this fellowship bridges technology, policy, and ethics. Fellows develop research agendas on democracy and emerging technologies while engaging in applied work. Applications are open until April 30, 2025. Check it out here.
Resources for Career Transition and Upskilling
EA Opportunity Board
The EA Opportunity Board connects individuals with impactful internships, fellowships, volunteer roles, and entry-level positions across effective altruism organizations worldwide. It’s an excellent resource for those seeking high-impact roles tailored to their skills and interests. Explore opportunities here.ProFellow’s Comprehensive List of AI Fellowships
Explore diverse fellowships tailored for scientists, programmers, engineers, journalists, and other professionals passionate about advancing AI. Bookmark opportunities here.Effective Altruism Communities
Platforms like the EA Opportunities Board connect professionals with internships, fellowships, and entry-level roles aligned with effective altruist values. Explore opportunities here.Online Courses by BlueDot Impact
Free courses on AI safety and governance are available alongside cohorts of learners globally—ideal for those looking to upskill quickly in alignment or policy areas. Check them out here.

Why Fellowships Matter
Fellowships bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world application by offering:
Hands-on Experience: Practical projects that enhance technical skills while addressing societal challenges.
Mentorship: Guidance from seasoned professionals helps refine career goals.
Networking: Opportunities to connect with peers and experts in the field.
Financial Support: Stipends, travel allowances, and funded research reduce barriers to participation.
These programs are particularly valuable for individuals aiming to pivot into new fields or scale their impact through interdisciplinary collaboration.
Final Thoughts
Fellowships can be transformational for those committed to shaping the future of AI responsibly or solving pressing global problems through effective altruism principles. Whether you're an early-career professional or considering a mid-life career shift, these opportunities offer a structured pathway to growth while contributing meaningfully to society.
What are your thoughts on AI for Good? Hit reply to share your thoughts or favorite resources or fill the super quick survey below.
Got tips, news, or feedback? Drop us a line at [email protected] or simply respond to this message or take 15 seconds to fill out the survey below. Your input makes this newsletter better every week.
Share your feedback on the AI for Impact Newsletter |
AI for Impact Opportunities
|
News & Resources
😄 Joke of the Day
Why did the neural network bring a ladder to class?
Because it heard the learning curve was steep! 📚🤖
🌍 News
🧠 Teaching Claude: Anthropic's new education report reveals how students are using AI in college. Key insight? AI helps brainstorm and structure assignments, but critical thinking still reigns supreme.
🌡️ AI vs. Climate Cuts: Science.org reports that a Trump reelection could threaten the U.S.'s premier climate research agency. A sobering reminder that political decisions can deeply impact climate and AI research funding.
🧬 Weird Audits The increasing reliance on complex algorithmic systems by online platforms has sparked a growing need for algorithm auditing, a methodology evaluating these systems' functionality and impact. In this paper, we systematically review 176 peer-reviewed online platform-focused algorithm auditing studies and identify trends in their methodological approaches, the geographic distribution of authors, and the selection of platforms, languages, geographies, and group-based attributes in the focus of the reviewed research.
💼 Career Resource
PCDN Impact Career Board – 400+ Impact opps around the globe. Visit jobs.pcdn.global
🔗 LinkedIn Connection
Tarcízio Silva – An AI researcher and activist exploring data justice, surveillance, and AI in the Global South. Follow him for sharp takes on ethical AI, racial justice, and inclusive tech: linkedin.com/in/tarciziosilva