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MATS opens AI safety fellowship with new tracks and funding

MATS Research is now accepting applications for its Autumn 2026 fellowship, a 10-week program focused on AI alignment, security, and governance. The fellowship, running from September 28 to December 5, 2026, offers a $5,000 monthly stipend, an $8,000 monthly compute budget, and covers housing, meals, and travel. This cohort introduces new tracks in Founding & Field-Building and Biosecurity, expanding the program's capacity to train researchers and founders in AI safety. AI

IMPACT Accelerates talent development in AI safety and alignment research, potentially leading to new startups and initiatives.

RANK_REASON This is an announcement for a fellowship program, not a core AI release or research milestone.

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    MATS Autumn 2026 Fellowship Applications Now Open—Apply by June 7

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