Location: United States (registered 501(c) nonprofits only; educational institutions are excluded)

Award: Up to $200,000 USD unrestricted cash + up to $100,000 USD in AWS Promotional Credits + project implementation support from the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center

Duration: Two-round process. Round Two finalists invited to submit a full proposal; results announced mid-November 2026 (public announcement 1 December 2026).

Deadline: 05 Jun 2026

Top-tier track of the 2026 AWS Imagine Grant for US nonprofits with strong data practices, in the planning phase of incorporating frontier AI (generative AI, agentic AI, autonomous systems) as a core workload. Up to $200K cash + $100K AWS credits, plus hands-on project implementation support from the AWS Generative AI Innovation Center, training, and ongoing access. Two-round selection: Round One (open call) closes 5 June 2026; Round Two opens 10 August (invitation-only) and closes 14 September 2026; results mid-November; public announcement 1 December 2026. Eligibility: registered 501(c) nonprofits headquartered in the US. Educational institutions are explicitly excluded. NOTE: this is a nonprofit-only programme and is not open to individual artists, researchers, or for-profit studios.

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Location: United States (registered 501(c) nonprofits only; educational institutions are excluded)

Award: Up to $150,000 USD unrestricted cash + up to $100,000 USD in AWS Promotional Credits + AWS technical specialist guidance

Duration: Two-round process. Round Two by invitation; full proposals 10 August to 14 September 2026; results mid-November 2026 (public announcement 1 December 2026).

Deadline: 05 Jun 2026

Award track for US nonprofits running highly innovative cloud projects that leverage advanced services such as AI/ML, HPC, or IoT. Up to $150K cash + $100K AWS credits, plus AWS technical specialist guidance and training access. Round One closes 5 June 2026; Round Two by invitation, with full proposals 10 August to 14 September 2026. Eligibility: registered 501(c) nonprofits in the US. Educational institutions are excluded. NOTE: this is a nonprofit-only programme and is not open to individual artists, researchers, or for-profit studios.

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Location: United Kingdom & Ireland (registered nonprofit charities only)

Award: Up to $100,000 USD unrestricted cash + up to $50,000 USD in AWS Promotional Credits + AWS technical and training support

Duration: Two-round process. Round One closes 12 June 2026; Round One notification 14 July 2026; Round Two opens 10 August 2026 and closes 2 October 2026.

Deadline: 12 Jun 2026

UK & Ireland Pathfinder track of the 2026 AWS Imagine Grant. For registered nonprofit charities with strong data practices, in the planning phase of incorporating frontier AI (generative AI, agentic AI, autonomous systems) as a core workload during the grant term. Up to $100K cash + $50K AWS credits, plus AWS technical and training support. Round One closes 12 June 2026; notifications 14 July; Round Two open 10 August to 2 October 2026. Eligibility: registered nonprofit charities based in the UK or Ireland. NOTE: this is a charities-only programme and is not open to individual artists, researchers, or for-profit studios.

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Location: Canada (CRA-registered charitable organisations only)

Award: Up to $75,000 USD unrestricted cash + up to $25,000 USD in AWS Promotional Credits + AWS marketing support and access to AWS technical specialists

Duration: Two-round process. Round One closes 5 June 2026; notifications 3 July 2026 with Round Two invitations issued the same day.

Deadline: 05 Jun 2026

Canadian track of the 2026 AWS Imagine Grant for nonprofits leveraging advanced cloud services (AI/ML, HPC, IoT). Up to $75K USD cash + $25K USD AWS credits, plus AWS marketing support and technical specialist access. Two-round selection: Round One closes 5 June 2026; Round One notification and Round Two invitations on 3 July 2026. Eligibility: nonprofits in Canada with a CRA-registered charitable organisation number (a 9-digit Business Number, often followed by RR0001 or similar). NOTE: this is a charities-only programme and is not open to individual artists, researchers, or for-profit studios.

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Location: Remote (Anthropic-mentored; stipends paid in USD, GBP or CAD)

Award: $3,850/week stipend (USD) or £2,310/week (GBP) or $4,300/week (CAD), plus ~$15,000/month compute budget

Duration: 4 months per cohort (next cohorts start May 2026 and July 2026)

Deadline: Rolling / undated

Funded mentorship program for engineers and researchers to investigate Anthropic's highest-priority AI safety questions: scalable oversight, adversarial robustness and AI control, model organisms, mechanistic interpretability, AI security, and model welfare. Anthropic mentors pitch project ideas; fellows shape and execute them, aiming for public outputs (papers). Over 80% of the first cohort produced papers (on agentic misalignment, subliminal learning, ASL3 jailbreak rapid response, open-source circuits, etc.); over 40% subsequently joined Anthropic full-time. Looking for: strong Python, ability to make concrete progress on ambiguous problems, motivation to reduce catastrophic AI risks. PhD/prior ML experience NOT required; previous fellows came from physics, maths, CS, cybersecurity and other quantitative backgrounds. Two cohorts open: May 2026 and July 2026. The May cohort start is imminent so apply quickly; the July cohort is the more practical near-term option. Apply via the canonical Anthropic Alignment Science page.

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Location: Remote (US-focused tech policy/research)

Award: Cash award (amount per project; first awards announced by 30 June 2026)

Duration: Per project

Deadline: Rolling / undated

Supports journalists producing long-form investigative reports and tech-policy researchers conducting research, analysis or evaluation that informs policy related to the Kapor Foundation's three priority areas, with an emphasis on responsible AI and tech ethics. Priority areas: CS/AI Education, Innovation, Governance. Aims to dismantle systemic inequities in the tech sector by funding researchers and investigative journalists exploring barriers and driving actionable solutions. Applications accepted on a rolling basis; first awards to be announced by 30 June 2026.

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Location: Berkeley, California, US (secondary hub at LISA in London; rare remote exceptions)

Award: $8,400/month stipend + up to $15,000/month compute budget

Duration: Full-time, ~5 months (September 2026 to February 2027)

Deadline: 03 May 2026

Fully funded in-person fellowship pairing fellows with senior mentors to do machine-learning research and engineering on core technical AI safety topics: AI alignment, AI control, model evaluations, scalable oversight. Mentors are drawn from partner organisations (full list on the Astra site). Includes weekly mentor and research-manager meetings, talent mobilisation/career support, startup incubation services, and access to a world-leading AI safety convening space (300+ weekly visits). Visa support: J-1; F-1/CPT (full-time only) or OPT, with DSO approval. Looking for: strong Python proficiency, agency and proactivity, basic ML and AI safety knowledge, ability to learn and iterate quickly. Application: resume + at least two references (Constellation network preferred) + optional CV/website/written samples. Stages: initial screening, coding test + reference check, work tests, interview. Deadline 3 May 2026, 23:59 Anywhere on Earth. Contact astra@constellation.org. Over 80% of the first cohort moved into full-time AI safety roles at OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Redwood Research, METR, CAISI and the UK AI Security Institute.

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Location: Berkeley, California, US (secondary hub at LISA in London; rare remote exceptions)

Award: $8,400/month stipend + $2,000 travel budget for workshops and conferences

Duration: Full-time, ~5 months (September 2026 to February 2027)

Deadline: 03 May 2026

Fully funded in-person fellowship to develop and pursue research projects that reduce catastrophic risks from AI, on the strategy and governance side rather than the technical/empirical side. Mentor organisations include Forethought, AI Policy Network and Coefficient Giving, plus independent mentors starting new orgs or scoping novel directions. A small number of fellows pursue independent strategy research (high bar) on topics such as macrostrategy for AI safety, prevention of concentration of power, exploration of better-futures scenarios, and implementing AI strategy in government or frontier AI companies. Includes weekly mentor and research-manager meetings, career support, startup incubation services, and access to the Constellation convening space (300+ weekly visits). Visa support: J-1; F-1/CPT (full-time only) or OPT, with DSO approval. Strongest applicants have deep familiarity with catastrophic AI risks, can communicate clearly, reason about complex issues and work autonomously. Preferred: macrostrategy/grantmaking/cause-prioritisation experience, ability to set and pursue research agendas, complementary career experience (policy, empirical AI), deep understanding of frontier AI companies / governments / investors. Application: resume + at least two references + highly recommended written samples (blog posts, papers). Stages: initial screening, mentor-specific work tests + reference check, interview. Deadline 3 May 2026, 23:59 Anywhere on Earth. Contact astra@constellation.org. Past Strategy fellows include co-founders of the AI Futures Project (authors of AI 2027) and people briefing senior international stakeholders on AI verification.

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Location: Worldwide (remote application)

Award: Variable reporting hard costs (no salaries or equipment)

Duration: Per project

Deadline: Rolling / undated

Lightweight rolling grant for individual journalists worldwide (writers, photographers, radio, film; freelance or staff) examining how AI systems are designed, sold and deployed in communities. Faster turnaround than the Pulitzer AI Accountability Fellowship: decisions in 1 to 2 weeks.

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Location: Brussels, Belgium (with possible site visit in Ispra, Italy)

Award: €15,000

Duration: 6 months

Deadline: 22 May 2026

Open call for an artist residency reimagining AI at the EU Policy Lab. The 15,000 EUR contracted budget covers expert fees, allowance, accommodation and travel during on-site work.

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Location: Remote

Award: Up to $100,000

Duration: 1 year (remote)

Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

Equity-free fellowship open to adults worldwide. No application fee. Includes access to investors, partners, mentors and optional in-person gatherings for Fellows.

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Location: Berkeley, California, USA (open to all nationalities)

Award: $3,850/week stipend + up to ~$15,000/month compute

Duration: 14 September 2026 to 5 February 2027 (about 5 months)

Deadline: 03 May 2026

Fellowship for people with a solid technical or research background looking to shift their attention to AI safety and alignment. Not intended for beginners or casual explorers. Open to all nationalities. Scheduled to run 14 September 2026 to 5 February 2027.

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Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA (offices on Harvard Yard)

Award: $10,000 personal stipend + up to $10,000 in compute, fully funded

Duration: 9 weeks (8 June to 10 August 2026)

Deadline: 18 May 2026

Fully-funded nine-week research program for undergraduate, graduate and PhD students working on AI safety and alignment. Focus areas with AI Objectives Institute: AI political economy, gradual disempowerment, multi-agent institutional design. Programme covers interpretability, multi-agent safety, formal verification, civilisational resilience and more. Weekly 1-on-1 mentorship, 24/7 access to Harvard Yard offices. Particularly encouraged for students and researchers at Harvard, MIT and the wider Boston area, but open more broadly.

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