Horizon Career Accelerator Funding

Horizon provides flexible career development stipends ranging from $1,000 to $50,000 to assist participants in the Career Accelerator program. Funding supports activities such as unpaid or underpaid policy roles, upskilling, and relocation for policy-related work by those pursuing careers in AI policy.

Who can apply

Individuals at any career stage pursuing careers in AI policy who have been accepted into the Horizon Career Accelerator program. Open to students, early-career, mid-career, and senior professionals with a demonstrated passion for public service and prior engagement with AI/public policy.

Perks & benefits

Mentored sessions (optional)
Virtual training modules
Career coaching
Professional mentorship and application coaching
Access to Emerging Tech Policy Careers portal with over 100 guides

Key contacts

Horizon Career Accelerator Team
Programme Contact
[email protected]

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Funding

$1k – $50k

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Eligibility criteria

Applicants must be accepted into or currently applying for the Horizon Career Accelerator. Participation in the Accelerator is a mandatory prerequisite for funding.
Open to individuals at all career stages, including students, early-career, mid-career, and senior professionals.
Applicants must demonstrate a passion for public service, prior engagement with AI/public policy (via work, research, or projects), and strong communication skills.
International applicants without U.S. work authorization may have specific eligibility conditions to review.
Funding cannot cover equipment (laptops, monitors), college/graduate tuition, non-policy work, 501(c)(4) lobbying/campaigns, for-profit roles, or partisan political activities.

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