ML4Good opens free 8-day AI safety bootcamps in Europe for summer 2026
Fully paid bootcamps in UK and France with technical and governance tracks for AI safety careers.
ML4Good, an AI safety training organization, has opened applications for four Summer 2026 bootcamps across Europe. Each bootcamp is an 8-day, fully paid, residential program designed to accelerate careers in reducing catastrophic and existential AI risk. Participants can choose between a Technical track (for those with some technical background aiming for hands-on AI safety roles) and a Governance & Strategy track (focused on policy, governance, media, and field-building). All camps are taught in English, with cohorts of about 20 participants. Logistics are straightforward: tuition, accommodation, and meals are free; participants cover their own travel (some financial support is available for those in need within the target region).
The bootcamps will be held in the UK (Technical track, Sept 2-10) and France (Technical track, Sept 26-Oct 4; Governance & Strategy track, Sept 14-22 and Oct 19-27). An additional East Asia date is expected soon. Ideal applicants are motivated individuals who have already taken a first step into AI safety (e.g., completed a course, attended events, or read extensively) and are looking to accelerate toward a fellowship, job, or ambitious project. ML4Good alumni have gone on to prestigious organizations like the UK AI Safety Institute, the European Commission, MATS, CeSIA, Safer AI, and the Future of Life Institute. The application deadline is July 1, 2026, at 23:59 Anywhere on Earth. Referrals and teaching applications are also welcome.
- Application deadline: July 1, 2026 for four bootcamps in UK and France.
- Two tracks: Technical (AI safety engineering) and Governance & Strategy (policy, operations).
- Free tuition, accommodation, and meals; travel costs not covered (some aid available).
Why It Matters
Free, intensive bootcamps lower the barrier for professionals to pivot into high-demand AI safety careers.