FUTUREAI
Electric Sheep runs immersive, mentored and peer-learning-focussed fellowship courses and project sprints at the intersection of AI safety/risk, AI and Climate advocacy, AI and Animal Protection and AI-for-good (Global South focus).
Each arms you with coding and research skills, project mentorship and certifications to maximize your impact.
Our Fellowships are unique, completely free, and no prior coding skills are necessary - just a laser-like focus on impact.
Current fellows can log in to their learner account via the button.
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AI for ANIMAL PROTECTION
In association with:
Futurekind Fund Awards
Futurekind is completely free to those who take part. In addition, as part of the Futurekind Fellowship, we are delighted to offer a number of starter-level Futurekind Fund Awards in partnership with Project Slingshot to participants whose exceptional projects - cover AI implementations to do with taking us beyond factory farming. If you'd like to be considered for this award please tick the relevant box in the application form or contact our Program Associate Anushka Massand.
Key dates
Application deadline: August 5th, 2026
Fellowship start: August 19th, 2026
Futurekind AI Summer 26 Fellowship. [Applications open]
Electric Sheep’s Futurekind AI Fellowship is a pioneering 12-week learning, building & professional development journey in the rapidly developing intersection of AI & animal protection. It arms you with knowledge, skills, project mentorship and certifications to accelerate your impact and boost your career.
We’ve learned a lot from our ultra-successful first year in 2025, which yielded 360 amazing impactful fellows from all over the world. In round one the fellowship produced 35 teams working on some amazing projects and building life-long connections to develop their impact. Here’s a selection of what they produced.
Building on that foundation, we’re excited to open applications for the ever more ambitious Spring 2026 Futurekind Fellowship.
Session format
Weekly facilitated discussions (1.5–2 hours)
Readings & pre-session exercises (2–3 hours per week)
Optional workshops, webinars, and Q&As with senior researchers and practitioners
No technical knowledge is needed to participate and the fellowship is completely free to take part in. If you’re unsure about your fit, we encourage you to apply anyway! We welcome participants from a variety of backgrounds.
AI for CLIMATE ACTION
AI for Climate Action Lab
[Applications now Closed - thank you to all who applied]
The AI for Climate Action Lab, co-created by Electric Sheep and Friends of the Earth, is for climate activists, local group members, campaigners, organisers and volunteers who want to understand how AI could help their work without ignoring its environmental, social and ethical risks.
No technical background is required. Participants who already use AI regularly will have opportunities to go deeper, build prototypes and support others. An immersive fellowship will be followed by a ‘microlab’ or day of building, where we’ll create real prototypes for climate advocacy.
Sign up is via the form linked opposite [applications now closed - please check back for the next iteration of this course].
In Partnership With:
AI Safety/Risk
Global South AI-Safety Initiative [Applications now closed - thank you to all who applied]
Join us in person at Bengaluru’s C4C campus for the Asia track of the global AI Safety Hackathon, organized by Apart Research, in partnership with Electric Sheep
🏆Prize:
The winning team will be awarded: $1000.
📅Timeline:
19th- Hackathon begins at 9 am
20th- Hackathon continuation
21st- Last day of hackathon and final submission
What you will do:
Form teams and choose a regional track and sub-track
Research and scope a specific problem using the provided resources
Build a project: a tool, evaluation, policy analysis, or research contribution
Submit a research report (PDF) documenting your approach, results, and implications
Have your work reviewed by judges from AI safety organizations, universities, and policy institutions in your region
In Partnership With:
AI Safety/Risk
BASIS AI Safety Reading Fellowship [Ongoing]
Join us in person at Electric Sheep’s Campus for the BASIS AI Safety Reading Group and Community, Bengaluru. This is a unique field building initiative in India’s tech city to discuss and interrogate cutting edge AI safety concepts and ideas that affect the Global Majority and beyond. It’s hosted by Dr Anusha Majumdar, and comprises some of the leading lights of the Bengaluru AI safety scene.
Who should participate?
AI safety researchers and engineers
Machine learning researchers and engineers
Policy researchers working on AI governance
Software engineers interested in safety infrastructure
Security researchers and red teamers
Students and early-career researchers exploring AI safety
Anyone working on AI, its risks and impacts
In Partnership With:
Hear from our Global Community
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Sylvie Kirumira, Clinton Health Initiative Statistician, Uganda
“Expanded my perspective… (The Futurekind Fellowship) gave me the tools, mentorship, and global community support I needed to turn an idea into an actionable project improving fish welfare through AI in Uganda. A truly transformative experience.”
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Max Buster, Software Engineer, USA
“The cohort was full of thoughtful, curious people who made every conversation engaging and fun. It really opened my eyes and got me thinking in new ways.”
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Shreya Mukhopadhyay, Data Scientist, India
“A one-of-a-kind learning experience … Inspired by the project sprint, I have started working on a MVP to tackle the lack of data and AI infrastructure in India's ethical and sustainable nutrition landscape.”
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Lee Wall, Data Scientist, USA
“If you enjoy thinking about sentience and moral philosophy, but also want to build impactful tools now, you'll find kindred spirits here!”
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Jinge Wang, AI Safety Researcher, China
“A transformative journey: I sat shoulder-to-shoulder with cross-disciplinary experts. In my career, this has been a once-in-a-lifetime chance. The hands-on capstone let me finally build the project I’d always dreamed of—endless thanks to everyone who lifted me along the way.”
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Joshua Jarvis-Campbell, PhD Candidate, UK
“As well as providing a comprehensive introduction to many of the key areas in the field, I was able to discuss and collaborate with a fantastic community of peers interested in the topic.”
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Camila Cortinez, NGO Founder, Germany
“Electric Sheep’s Futurekind Fellowship really helped shape my understanding … I got a chance to work on a project that reflected my own passion in developing effective advocacy campaigns.”
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Joseph Ancion, Researcher and Campaigner, France
“An accessible and nuanced introduction... I was particularly impressed by the diversity of the cohorts - with many mid-career participants with backgrounds ranging from environmental science to AI engineering.”
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Alistair Bugg, Researcher and Student, UK
'“I’m going into a research masters that I hope to look at very similar topics to the ones explored in this fellowship. I’ve gained lots of resources and contacts. I co-authored a research paper. Honestly it has been the best use of my time!”
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Elizabeth Alvarez, NGO Manager, Spain
“The Futurekind Fellowship was a great experience! It gave me valuable knowledge and practical tools that made me believe my project could truly come to life and improve the lives of millions of animals.”
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Roberto Vieto, Veterinarian and Researcher, Costa Rica
As a veterinarian with experience in the field of animal welfare, the study of AI applied to this context was an excellent complement, giving me a new perspective, and I plan to continue influencing the agenda for the development of new AI tools with the goal of ensuring a positive impact while also preventing misuse or negative impacts.
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Alistair Stewart, Researcher and Activist, UK
“I loved the structure and support for my end-of-course project: connecting me with my mentor (who was outstanding) and having weekly check-ins with my cohort for accountability were very valuable. The field-building impact of Futurekind is vital as we move towards a future of powerful AI – thank you!”
As an Electric Sheep Fellow you'll experience:
🎓 Immersion :
Survey current & emerging AI applications with significant implications for animals, ecosystems and planet, such as decoding animal communication
Gain access to powerful AI tools for animal and environmental impact advocacy
Explore impactful career pathways at the AI/animals frontier
🎓Specialization:
Gives participants the chance to go deeper in one of three tracks:
Builder — specialized classes on code and no-code tools, with practical implementations
Researcher — writing, policy design, and strategies for influence
Career-Developer — pathways for working with governments, NGOs, and industry actors
Fellows will choose one track as their focus but may also audit classes across the other tracks.
🏗️ Original Project Creation:
Transition from learners to doers
Prepare a final work drawing on what you have learned during the course: a concrete contribution to animal welfare & protection
To support research, collaboration, & project development, you will have access to powerful AI platforms tailored for non-profits
Receive tailored mentorship from leading professionals across academia, industry, & other sectors who will guide your project development & career building
Masterclasses
Masterclasses are weekly, fellow-exclusive expert talks exploring the intersection of AI and animal protection. Fellows hear directly from practitioners and researchers working in ethics, AI policy and governance, and advocacy. These sessions help fellows explore new ideas, deepen learning beyond the core curriculum, and connect with people actively shaping the AI safety and AI for good spaces.
Electric Sheep Coworking Lounge @EA Gathertown
All fellows get access to the Electric Sheep Coworking Lounge on EA GatherTown - a shared virtual space to cowork, collaborate, and connect across cohorts and time zones. The lounge includes areas for focused work, project discussions, and casual hangouts, and is open to the wider EA community. Fellows can also join weekly GatherTown socials to meet peers, share updates, and build community.
We currently run Fellowships throughout the year. We get interest and applications to these programs in the thousands and are able to currently offer around 1 in 10 applicants a place, so getting your thoughts on why you’d like to be part of the Futurekind community is key to getting on board.
Why not get a taste of your learning journey as part of the Futurekind AI Fellowship by trying the taster sessions below: a self-directed Mini-Fellowship we call Futurekind Fundamentals. You may also join our Slack community as a guest contributor; we look forward to seeing you over there!
Call for Associates
We are committed to drawing our Associate network - which includes Mentors and Facilitators - from as wide a pool as possible - and run an open year round recruitment to get involved. Our Associates are a combination of impact-driven experts, educators and rising stars who form a unique cluster of AI for impact talent.
If you’d like to apply to be an Electric Sheep Associate please click the button below.
