Seminar

OVERVIEW

Participants in our seminar engage in intensive learning about AI and global catastrophic risks.

Seminar

Seminar

Seminar

What are the details of the seminar?

This year, we’re offering a 12-week seminar that participants may attend either virtually or in person.

This year, we’re offering one 12-week seminar with 2 options of participation: A virtual or in-person option.

This year, we’re offering a 12-week seminar that participants may attend either virtually or in person.

The seminar will run from early April to late June 2026. Virtual sessions will be held on Zoom every Friday from 1 to 4 pm GMT, while in-person sessions will take place in Nairobi on Saturday afternoons from 2 to 5 pm EAT.

The seminar will require 4 hours of preparatory reading every week and participants will need to attend a minimum of 10 out of 12 sessions.

You can find an overview of the topics we will cover here.

What are the perks of participating in the Seminar?

You’ll learn a lot about how AI works, the catastrophic risks it may pose, and current governance trajectories.

You’ll receive a certificate upon successful completion, which can be included in your CV.

You'll get to interact with exceptional people, including advanced students and professionals doing AI safety and governance work.

You set yourself up to join future ILINA work or to work with other organisations in the space.

Who can apply?

Applications are open to all, with no specific academic background or field of study required. We are particularly interested in talented Africans who are currently undertaking or have recently completed their undergraduate degrees.

What sort of candidate are we looking for?

Our ideal candidate is intellectually curious, thinks clearly and carefully, and has a strong analytical mindset. Bonus points if they are eager to explore how AI might reshape our world and what we should do about it today.

APPLICATION & SELECTION

The application process will involve the following steps:

Submission of an online application form which will require responses to various prompt questions.

As you write your responses please ensure that you enter your email address accurately. We intend to send an application test to your email.

When filling out the application form you may use AI tools to improve the fluency and clarity of your written responses. However, the substance of all your answers should reflect your own thinking.

Completion of a timed critical thinking test.

Within eight hours of submitting your application form, you will receive an email containing a link to a timed critical thinking test. The test must be completed in a single sitting and allows only one attempt. Once the test has begun, the timer will continue to run even if the browser window is closed. We therefore recommend starting the test only when you have at least 45 uninterrupted minutes available.

The use of AI tools during the test is not permitted, and we have put in place measures to detect it.

Interview with shortlisted applicants.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a 45 minute interview. We will communicate final decisions by 3 April 2026.

Online application forms must be submitted by 18 February 2026, and the critical thinking test must be completed by 20 February 2026.

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