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1. General Instructions

Dear Applicant

Thank you for your interest in the Center for AI & Digital Policy CAIDP AI Policy Clinics for Fall 2026.

In this section we share key information about the structure of this application and next steps.

Pro Tip: Read all about the CAIDP mission, goals, and global impact here https://www.caidp.org

Filling this questionnaire
  • We advise you find a quiet place and use a desktop or laptop to fill in this application.
  • Provide as much detail as required in each question: descriptions and publicly accessible URLs for your research and projects (Note: Do not share links to private servers or private google drives.)
  • You may exit and return to the application as long as the application has not been SUBMITTED and your browser allows.
  • Once you submit your answers, you will not be able to return to edit the answers.
  • Once the deadline is reached, non submitted applications will not be considered, if not complete or submitted.
  • Submit only one application for this cycle to ensure your candidacy is considered. Duplicate applications are discouraged.
Structure of the questionnaire
This application has 23 questions. Some questions are multiple-choice; others are short-answer questions, and one requires upload of a file.All questions require a response.
  • General questions and pre-requisites about the course you are applying to.
  • Personal Details including name and contact email address, and demographics. (Note: We advise to provide a personal, non-institutional email address that you can access at all times. CAIDP will link this email ID to your application, admission, enrollment. If you are selected, this email will be the unique identifier across our learning systems (Slack, Zoom, Moodle, Certifier.io).
  • Professional and educational background questions, including institution of affiliation, sector of activity, and referee.
  • Background in AI Policy questions, including research, advocacy, and projects at intersection of AI policy, human rights, democratic values, rule of law.
  • Statement of Interest: Between 100-200 words.
  • Program Expectations questions, including professional statement acknowledgment.
  • Upload your CV question (Upload PDF, 1 MB max)
  • Submission Page and final classification questions.
  • Thank you window.

Submitting the questionnaire:
  • Before pressing submit, you will have an option to request a copy of the answers to your email.
  • A pop-up will appear with the message 'Thank you for your submission'. Please also take a screenshot as evidence.
  • Once you click SUBMIT, the questionnaire will automatically close, and you will not be able to return to the application.

  • Submit only one application for this cycle to ensure your candidacy is considered. Duplicate applications are discouraged.

What happens after submitting?
The application period closes on May 15 midnight ET, when the committee will start their review. The outcome of the application review will be emailed to each applicant by the second week of July 2026.

Onboarding information will be emailed to admitted applicants one week prior to the start of classes (September 9, 2026)

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Please add Teaching.Fellows@caidp.org to your trusted senders.

All the best in your application!!

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* 01. What course are you applying for? (Select only one)

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* 02. CAIDP Pre-requisites
If you are applying for a course that requires pre-requisites, select the certificate you graduated on below, and select the semester of graduation. Choose 'N/A- New applicant", if this is your first time applying. Choose "Spring 2026 in progress" option if you are enrolled this semester and have not graduated yet.

  Semester of Graduation
Graduated with CAIDP AI Policy Certificate:
Graduated with CAIDP AI (Advanced) Policy Certificate:

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* 03. First Name(s)

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* 04. Surname(s)

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* 05. Gender

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* 06. Contact email address
(Note: Provide a personal, non-institutional email address that you can access at all times. CAIDP will link this email ID to a unique identifier across all our systems for admission, enrollment, learning, and graduation processes)

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* 07. What languages do you speak fluently?

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* 08. What is (are) your country (ies) of citizenship?
If only one citizenship, select the same for Citizenship 1 and Citizenship 2)

  Country 1 Country 2 (if applicable)
Citizenship

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* 09. What is your country of residence?

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* 10. What is your highest academic degree?

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* 11. What is your field of study?
Select the one that best fits

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* 12. What is your Institution of affiliation and your Position or Role.
Indicate the Institution you work for or study at (if full time student or researcher)

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* 13. What is the sector of activity of your institution of affiliation?
Select the one option that best describes the sector of the institution you entered in the previous question.

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* 14. Background in AI policy
(Select all options that describe your current work in AI policy or intersection. In the next sections, you will be asked to provide samples of the work in this field)

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* 15. Are you familiar with the following AI policy frameworks?

  Yes No
Universal Guidelines for AI
OECD AI Principles / G20 AI Guidelines
UNESCO Recommendation on AI Ethics
Hiroshima AI Process
ASEAN Guidance
EU AI Act
Council of Europe AI Treaty
UN General Assembly Resolution on AI
Santiago/Montevideo Declaration on AI
African Union Continental AI Strategy

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* 16. Your two Research & Publications in AI Policy or related fields
Provide details of title, authors, and URL (publicly accessible) of your authored work at the intersection of AI policy, human rights, democratic values, and the rule of law. Note: Please do not share links to private shared drives.

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* 17. Your two authored projects or activities led in AI Policy or related fields (not mentioned before)
Provide details of title, your role (Lead or team member), description, and URL (publicly accessible) of projects at the intersection of AI policy, human rights, democratic values and the rule of law. Note: Please do not share links to private shared drives.

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* 18. References
(Provide contact information of one reference relevant to this application. Name, institution and position).

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* 19. Statement of Interest
Please write an original brief statement (min 100- max 200 words) explaining why you would like to participate in the chosen course.
We seek to understand what drives your advocacy work in AI policy, how the CAIDP mission, the objectives, and policy activities in the course align with your current work and future goals. See CAIDP info for details.

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* 20. We would love to know: how did you hear about CAIDP AI Policy programs?
(Choose all that apply)

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* 21. If selected for the Fall 2026 cohort, will you commit to your active participation during the weekly live virtual sessions and assignments?
(Kindly refer to the CAIDP webpage for certification (attendance and assessment) requirements.

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* 22. If selected for the Fall 2026 cohort, will you be seeking academic credit?
(Note: CAIDP does not issue academic credit. Your host university may provide academic credit for your participation in the CAIDP Research Group. You will need to pursue this opportunity with your university and send us the required information in a timely manner, once you have been admitted.)

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* 23. Program Expectations Acknowledgment- F26
I confirm and agree with the following expectations of my participation in the CAIDP AI Policy Clinics, if I am admitted into the program:

  Yes, I acknowledge N/A
01. Attend weekly virtual live class sessions (min 70% attendance)
02. Engage actively with the peers and Instructional team
03. Complete AI Policy assessments and presentations assignments
04. Contribute to policy research to update the CAIDP Index
05. Complete a final certification exam (min 70% exam score)
06. (+ For Advanced program) Lead break-out sessions with Research Group (min 70% attendance)
07. (+ For Advanced program only) Assess, Research Group Members' policy work
08. (+ For Advanced program only) Lead country teams in the preparation of the CAIDP Index
09. (+ For Advanced program only) Mentor Research Group Members for success

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* 24. Upload resume (Required)
(PDF, max 1MB)

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* I have read and am committed to the CAIDP Professional Conduct Statement:

CAIDP is committed to fostering an environment of pluralism and respect. We value collegial and constructive discussion among all participants. We believe professional and respectful behavior is the cornerstone of effective collaboration, learning, and advocacy. Therefore we require everyone involved to treat each other with dignity, listen attentively, value diverse perspectives, and conduct themselves with courtesy and professionalism at all times. CAIDP reserves the right to unenroll participants from the programs who do not act accordingly in this community.

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