MATS Program Autumn 2026 ($12.5k stipend)

Applications for theMATS Program Autumn 2026are now open. The MATS Program is a 10 to 12-week research fellowship designed to train and support emerging researchers and field-builders working on AI al

MATS accepts applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds ranging from machine learning, mathematics, and computer science to policy, economics, physics, and cognitive science.The primary requirements are a strong motivation to contribute to AI safety and evidence of technical aptitude or research potential. Prior AI safety experience is helpful but not required. Application The application consists of the following: Basic profileOptional publication recordTwo short response questionsTrack selections. Some tracks may require additional short responses.There are no stream selections in this application form. Click here to apply For more information, visitMATS Program.

$12.5k stipend and $20k computeFree housing, with free foodTravel covered and J1 visa covered if needed Eligibility MATS accepts applicants from diverse academic and professional backgrounds ranging from machine learning, mathematics, and computer science to policy, economics, physics, and cognitive science.The primary requirements are a strong motivation to contribute to AI safety and evidence of technical aptitude or research potential. Prior AI safety experience is helpful but not required. Application The application consists of the following: Basic profileOptional publication recordTwo short response questionsTrack selections. Some tracks may require additional short responses.There are no stream selections in this application form. Click here to apply For more information, visitMATS Program.

Basic profileOptional publication recordTwo short response questionsTrack selections. Some tracks may require additional short responses.There are no stream selections in this application form. Click here to apply For more information, visitMATS Program.

Apply via official link: https://forms.matsprogram.org/apply-a26