MATS Winter 2027 Applications Open: $19.2k Stipend for AI Safety Research
Turn_Trout · x · 2026-08-31
Applications are now open for the MATS (Alignment of the Scholar) Winter 2027 program, with a deadline of September 6th. The program connects fellows with mentors from top AI safety organizations like Anthropic, OpenAI, Google DeepMind, Redwood Research, and ARC to work on reducing frontier AI risks.
Key Details:
- Benefits: Fellows receive a $19.2k stipend, $24k in compute credits, free housing and meals, and covered travel/visa expenses.
- Impact: 75% of pre-2026 alumni now work in AI alignment, transparency, and security, with 215+ research publications produced in the last 4 years.
- Tracks: Seven tracks available including Empirical, Theory, Strategy & Forecasting, Policy & Governance, Systems Security, Founding & Field-Building, and Biosecurity.
- Culture: The program offers intensive, in-person mentorship and a driven community to help fellows focus fully on impactful work.
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