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The ARIA Safeguarded AI programme is a flagship research initiative from the UK's Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) focused on developing machine learning capabilities with verifiable safety guarantees.
The programme is structured in two phases: Technical Area 2 (TA2) on Machine Learning is currently active, with Phase 1 providing up to £1 million to up to 5 teams for initial research and development, and Phase 2 committing £18 million total for continued work on provably safe ML systems. The programme seeks to move beyond empirical testing of AI safety toward formal verification and mathematical guarantees of safe behavior.
Teams must demonstrate strong organizational governance and security standards. The programme also includes TA1. 4 on Sociotechnical Integration, addressing the broader challenge of ensuring safe, governable AI technology design through representative deliberation.
ARIA was established by the UK government as an independent research agency modeled partly on DARPA, with a mandate to fund high-risk, high-reward research that could lead to transformative technological advances. The Safeguarded AI programme represents one of the most ambitious government-funded efforts to solve the fundamental challenge of AI safety through formal methods.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open to UK and international research organizations, universities, and companies. Up to 5 teams selected for Phase 1. Applicants must demonstrate strong organizational governance and security standards. Projects require capability in formal verification, machine learning theory, and AI safety research. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase 1 awards up to £1 million (~$1.27M USD) for up to 5 teams. Phase 2 has a total budget of £18 million (~$22.9M USD) for continued ML safety development. Individual Phase 2 awards expected at £2-5 million (~$2.5-6.4M USD). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
ARIA Safeguarded AI Programme for Verifiable Machine Learning Safety is funded by Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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