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Build something
that matters
A summer fellowship for Brown students. Create software, games, art, and whatever you can dream up.
$5,000Funding per fellow
10 weeksA summer to go all in
1–2 peopleSmall teams. Big ambition.
MentorshipSupport from Brown alumni building with AI
THE FELLOWSHIP
10 weeks of hands on learning
Bring your ideas to life
Brown AI Studio is a fellowship for small teams of Brown students. As a Brown AI Fellow, you’ll use AI tools to develop your own product, test it with users, and launch it.
Funding to focus.
$5,000 per fellow for a summer of full-time work on your product.
Brown alumni in your corner.
Mentorship and practical feedback from alumni with experience building and shipping product to millions of users.
Meet the teamLearn by doing.
Talk to users, test your assumptions, and keep improving what you build.
BUILT BY FELLOWS
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FAQ
Frequently
asked questions.
About the program, eligibility, and applying.
Apply to the fellowshipWhat is Brown AI Studio?
Brown AI Studio is a summer fellowship for Brown University students who want to create products, games or art. Students join as Brown AI Fellows and spend 10 weeks working full time on their own products.
Who can become a Brown AI Fellow?
The fellowship is for Brown University students building software with AI tools. Apply solo or with a teammate. Teams have one or two people, work full time on their product, and live in the same city during the fellowship.
Do I need an idea or a working prototype?
Bring an idea you want to pursue. We strongly prefer a minimal working prototype, and you should have experience building things in a team, whether in a class like CS32 or outside the classroom.
Does my product have to be an AI product?
No! We primarily want you to create unique things. You'll want to use AI tools for your work, because they open up a world of possibility. The difference between slop and great work is sustained care, and attention to detail. The Brown AI Studio mentors have all used AI to do great work that improves lives, and you can do it too.
What does the fellowship include?
Fellows receive $5,000 per person for a 10-week summer fellowship, along with mentorship from Brown alumni. You’ll spend the summer building, testing, iterating, and launching your product.
Who runs the studio, and who are the mentors?
We're a group of Brown alumni who work at top AI companies and startups, who want to give back. The program was originally started by Sam Dooman, who studied music and computer science at Brown.
Meet the teamHow do I apply?
Visit the application page to learn what to prepare and submit your application. You can apply solo or with a teammate.
Apply to the fellowship