As artificial intelligence (AI) advances fast, the economic impacts of these technologies remain surprisingly understudied. Stripe, in collaboration with leading economists, is launching the Stripe Economics of AI Fellowship to help build a new academic foundation focused on the economics of AI.

The Stripe Economics of AI Fellowship aims to bridge this gap by supporting cutting-edge academic research on the economics of AI.

The Fellowship invites graduate students and early-career researchers from any discipline or country to apply—no prior experience in AI economics is mandatory. Selected fellows will receive a minimum grant of $10,000, gain access to exclusive data through Stripe and its partners, and attend a high-level conference alongside leading economists and technologists.

The inaugural cohort will include 15–20 fellows who will form the core of a growing community exploring transformative, forward-looking, and high-impact research on the economics of AI. Applicants interested in how AI shapes productivity, labor markets, innovation, and beyond are especially encouraged to apply.

Key Details and Dates

• Application Deadline: April 15, 2025, at 10:00 PM PT
• Result Announcement Dates: On or before April 25, 2025
• Fellowship conference Date: Early summer 2025 (San Francisco)
• Funding Type: Research Grant
• Organizers: Stripe
• Coordinators: Basil Halperin, Stanford University
• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Eligible Gender: Male/Female
• Target Group: Graduate students, early-career researchers, postdocs, assistant professors
• Focus Area: Economics of Artificial Intelligence
• Number of Opportunities: 15–20 fellows
• Program Language: English
• Host Country: Primarily virtual, the U.S. (San Francisco)

Benefits and Grants

Stripe will provide the following benefits and grants for the selected fellows:

• A baseline grant of $10,000, with options for requesting additional funding for data purchases or teaching buyouts
• Travel funding to attend an exclusive conference in San Francisco featuring top economists and technologists
• Opportunity to present your research proposal and get feedback from world-class experts
• Access to unique data through Stripe and its customer network
• Integration into a global community of researchers studying the economics of AI

Eligibility Criteria

Who is eligible for the Stripe Economics of AI Fellowship?

• Graduate students or early-career researchers, including postdocs and assistant professors, are eligible to apply.
• Application is open to applicants from any country
• Prior experience in AI or economics is not required
• Open to candidates from fields beyond economics (e.g., data science, policy, technology studies)
• Applicants do not need a research proposal to apply
• Must demonstrate a serious interest in researching the economics of AI

Selection Process and Criteria

• A panel of economists with expertise in the economics of AI will review the applications.
• Selection will focus on:
  • The applicant’s research potential
  • Relevance and interest in the economics of transformative AI
  • Commitment to engaging with the fellowship community
• The final decision announcement will be on April 25, 2025

How to Apply?

The application for this Fellowship is available on the link below:

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For any inquiries, contact Basil Halperin at [email protected] or visit the official Stripe website.

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