The Verdict: A 100% legitimate, fully funded 8-week research and engineering program in Cambridge, UK. Organised by ERA in partnership with the Oxford Hardware AI Governance Lab (Oxford HAIGL) and Heron, this program has zero hidden charges and covers all flight, visa, housing, and living expenses.
Program Highlights
- Organizers: ERA, Oxford HAIGL, and Heron.
- Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom.
- Residency Dates: October 12 – December 4, 2026 (8 weeks, in-person).
- Deadline: August 2, 2026.
- Cohort Size: ~30 residents globally across Research & Applied tracks.
Funding & Benefits
- Salary Stipend: Pro-rated competitive stipend equivalent to £34,125/year for the 8-week period.
- Travel & Flight: Full round-trip travel costs covered.
- Visa Support: Full visa sponsorship and visa application fee coverage.
- Housing: Accommodation provided in Cambridge.
- Perks: Work-hour meals and a generous compute budget for research.
- Post-Residency Grants: Potential for 6+ months of extension funding and incubation grants for top projects.
Eligibility & Application Requirements
- Global Eligibility: Candidates from all nationalities and overseas regions are welcome to apply. Full visa support is provided.
- Age Limit: 18 years or older (no upper age limit).
- Who Should Apply:
- Mid-career & senior cybersecurity engineers
- Hardware & embedded systems specialists
- Security & cryptography researchers
- Experienced ML systems builders and generalists transitioning into AI safety
- ⚠️ Note on Experience: While there are no formal degree barriers, applicants—especially for the Applied track—are expected to bring strong technical abilities or roughly 5+ years of relevant industry/research experience.