Opportunity type
Independent project
Funding
Training program
Cause areas
AI safety & policy
Routes to impact
Skill-building & building career capital
Direct high impact on an important cause
Networking with peers around AI governance topics
Testing your fit for a certain career path
Skill set
Research
Entrepreneur
Collaborative problem-solving
Organization building, boosting & running
Deadline
2026-04-12
Deadline soon
Location
Cambridge, UK (in-person, with travel/visa support)
Description
Research Accelerator Week offers a fast-tracked, well-supported pathway for technical researchers to launch independent AI safety projects with funding, collaboration, and institutional support.
- Dedicated funding pathway with expert input on research ideas and grant proposals, plus direct guidance on funder priorities
- Opportunities to find collaborators, develop and refine proposals, and receive actionable feedback through structured workshops and red teaming
- Fiscal sponsorship provided by Meridian, removing the need for university or nonprofit affiliation, and automatic consideration for a 3-12 month Visiting Researcher Programme with workspace, community, and visa/relocation support
- Travel, accommodation, meals, and visa costs are covered for participants
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