About the opportunity
The AgenTrust Fellowship is a six-month paid, part-time program designed for engineers, researchers, and governance practitioners to build open infrastructure and standards for verifiable AI. Fellows work alongside OPAQUE Chief Platform Officer Imran Siddique to contribute to the open AgenTrust ecosystem, focusing on AI governance, confidential computing, and runtime verification. The program aims to accelerate the development of interoperable standards that allow enterprises and regulators to independently verify AI agent behavior across projects such as TRACE, Agent Manifest, Confidential MCP, and the Agent Governance Toolkit (AGT).
Funding and benefits
- Paid fellowship (stipend provided).
- Direct mentorship from Imran Siddique, Chief Platform Officer at OPAQUE.
- Opportunity to contribute code, specifications, and technical guidance to the open-source AgenTrust ecosystem.
- Completion of a public technical artifact (e.g., research paper, conference presentation, or engineering blog).
Who can apply?
- Security engineers
- Distributed systems researchers
- AI governance and compliance professionals
- Ph.D. students interested in open standards for trustworthy AI
Required documents
- Technical proposal demonstrating planned contributions to the AgenTrust ecosystem
When to apply
- Applications opened on August 1, 2026.
- Applications close on August 29, 2026.
- The first cohort begins in September 2026.
How to apply
- Submit an application via the official listing page.
- Provide a technical proposal demonstrating how you plan to contribute to the AgenTrust ecosystem.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Security engineers and distributed systems researchers interested in AI governance.
- Ph.D. students looking to contribute to open-source infrastructure and standards.
- Professionals with expertise in confidential computing or runtime verification.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is a six-month, part-time fellowship, meaning it is best viewed as a supplemental project rather than a primary career role.
- The program requires the production of a public technical artifact, which demands significant time and effort.
- Applicants must have a clear, actionable technical proposal ready for submission by the deadline.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This fellowship is perfect for someone looking to bridge the gap between technical research and real-world AI governance. It provides a platform to influence open standards and gain mentorship from industry leaders, which is highly valuable for those aiming to lead in the trustworthy AI space.
Our take
Excellent for researchers and engineers looking to build their portfolio in AI standards; less suitable for those seeking full-time, long-term employment.
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