ML Alignment & Theory Scholars Program: Policy & Governance Track (MATS)

Funding: Research stipend plus shared housing/office space, travel reimbursement, and compute resources; extension phase (for selected scholars) pays approximately $7,680/month stipend/housing plus $8,000/month compute. Who can apply: Open to a wide range of backgrounds from undergraduates through industry professionals; graduate students, postdocs, and career-changers are all eligible and commonly selected. Length: ~3 months for main program (varies by cohort season), with an optional additional 6-month extension phase. Mentorship from top AI alignment/governance researchers and organizations (e.g., UK AISI, Redwood Research, ARC, Anthropic alignment teams); seminar program; support staff; optional 6-month extension phase. Field: AI and Tech Policy. Applications close around 2027-05-12 (expected; confirm on the official site).