Vitalik Buterin Postdoctoral Fellowship in AI Existential Safety

Funding: $80,000 annual stipend plus $10,000 research fund, renewable for up to 3 years. Who can apply: Postdoctoral researchers working on AI existential safety at universities in the US, UK, or Canada; must secure a faculty mentor at host institution before applying. Length: Up to 3 years (annual renewal). Research fund for travel and computing; mentorship from host institution faculty. Field: AI existential safety research. Deadline: January 5, 2026 for most recent cohort (closed; recurs annually).