MATS launches paid 6-24 month Residency for independent AI safety researchers
NeelNanda5 · x · 2026-10-15
MATS announced the MATS Residency, a paid 6–24 month role for experienced researchers and professionals pursuing independent AI safety research. Neel Nanda (ex-Meta) welcomed the new funding model, citing the gap between AI progress and our ability to understand it.
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