George Washington University · Washington, DC

Training the next generation of AI governance leaders.

The GW AI Policy Accelerator is a student-run program that equips undergraduates to understand, shape, and lead on artificial intelligence policy — four blocks from the institutions writing the rules.

Policy is being written now. Students should be in the room.

Artificial intelligence is reshaping national security, civil rights, labor, and science — and the decisions being made in Washington today will govern it for decades. We believe students shouldn't wait until after graduation to engage with that work.


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Three ways in.

Whether you have ten hours a week or two, there's a way to plug in.

Flagship

The Fellowship

A semester-long cohort program: weekly seminars on AI governance fundamentals, a mentored policy writing project, and presentations to practitioners. [Confirm structure + length.]

Ongoing

Speaker Series

Conversations with the people doing the work — Hill staffers, agency officials, think tank researchers, and industry policy teams. [Add past/planned speakers.]

Hands-on

Policy Sprints

Short, team-based projects responding to real requests for comment, legislative proposals, and emerging debates. [Swap for your actual third program.]

Applications open for Fall 2026.

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Submit the application

A short form: background, interest in AI policy, and a brief written response. No prior experience required. [Link your form here.]

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Meet us

A 20-minute conversation with current members — informal, and as much for you to ask questions as for us.

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Join the cohort

Decisions within two weeks. The fellowship kicks off with an opening session and cohort dinner. [Confirm timeline.]


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Who we are.

A small team of organizers, and the fellows who make the program what it is.

Organizers

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Fellows [Spring 2026 cohort]

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Upcoming.

Most events are open to all GW students — no membership required.

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Members

Want to see what we've already done? Full recaps and photos from every event live in the archive.

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