Technical AI Governance (TAIG) DPhil Studentships are a first-of-their-kind opportunity for doctoral study that are designed to train researchers who can bridge the gap between advanced AI systems and effective governance. Affiliated with the technical branch of the Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative (AIGI), at the University of Oxford, which is co-directed by Prof. Robert Trager and Prof. Michael A. Osborne, the studentships combine rigorous technical research with deep engagement in policy, law, and societal impact.
Modern AI governance problems are fundamentally technical. Questions about compute oversight, privacy-preserving transparency, model evaluation, and standards development require researchers who are fluent in both AI systems and the mechanisms used to govern them. TAIG DPhil Studentships exist to train those researchers and to support them in conducting high-impact projects with real-world implications.
Full details can be found on their website: Technical AI Governance Programme - Oxford Martin AIGI