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Today we're launching Launchpad, a new Substack from Horizon.
It's the public version of conversations we've been having privately with policy practitioners and people considering tech policy careers—on topics like what actually happens at a think tank, what hiring managers are really looking for, what skills transfer from industry, and how to make the most of DC.
𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘇𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴!
Applications close this Sunday, August 23, for 9 roles across policy, events, comms, operations, and data. If you're excited about public service and emerging technology, and want to work on a talent-dense, mission-driven team, we want to hear from you.
Learn more and apply: horizonpublicservice.org/hor…
Applications are open for the 2027 Horizon Fellowship! Deadline: Aug 30, 2026
Join a community of 100+ fellows and alumni and spend up to two years in DC working on emerging tech policy at federal agencies, Congress, or think tanks.
Learn more and apply: horizonpublicservice.org/app…
Applications are open for the new AI Rapid Response Fellowship.
The program will place experienced technologists and policy practitioners inside federal offices for one year to work on AI security, responding to the fast-moving security challenges that come with rapidly advancing AI. Salaries $170K–$250K+.
Learn more and apply by July 22: horizonpublicservice.org/ai-…
New from Horizon, in partnership with @RenPhilanthropy, @SeedAIOrg, and Fulcrum Science: The Genesis Mission Fellowship, placing AI talent in the national labs in support of @ENERGY’s Genesis Mission, to advance scientific discovery.
Fellows will be deployed to DOE national labs for 9-12 months to work on Genesis projects, from fusion to materials discovery.
Learn more about the program and apply by July 31: horizonpublicservice.org/ann…
We're excited to announce the speaker lineup for our 2026 AI Innovation & Security Policy Workshop:
-@deanwball, @JoinFAI
-@neil_chilson, @abundanceinst
-@abigailrsal, @amercompass
-@joellthayer, @A1Policy
Alongside exposure to senior policy practitioners, participants will explore the substance of AI policy through panels, breakouts, and Q&As, and build relationships with peers considering similar career transitions.
If you or someone you know is interested in exploring how and whether to pursue a career in AI policy, learn more and apply to attend the workshop: horizonpublicservice.org/app…
Applications are open through June 21 for two exciting Horizon programs: the Career Accelerator and the AI Innovation & Security Policy Workshop!
If you or someone you know wants to explore whether to pursue a career in AI policy or wants personalized support to make the transition, more details below ⬇️
More info on the Career Accelerator and application link here: horizonpublicservice.org/app…
More info on the AI Innovation & Security Policy Workshop and application link here: horizonpublicservice.org/app…
Coming soon: an interview with @neil_chilson, and advice on how to make the most of a summer in DC.
⏰ Two days left to apply for the AI Policy Leadership Network, organized by @JoinFAI, @CNASdc, and Horizon.
Apply by December 18: aipolicyleaders.net
If you’re an AI policy professional, here’s what APLN has in store: 🧵
4/ Structured networking with peers positioned to shape AI policy, including participants from the White House, DeepMind, the Heritage Foundation, the Senate, the Institute for Progress, State Dept, American Compass, and more.
5/ Part-time format designed for demanding roles (no homework). Learn more and apply by December 18: aipolicyleaders.net