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"Cooperative AI Foundation 2026 Research Grants for Multi-Agent AI Safety" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
The Cooperative AI Foundation, together with Schmidt Sciences, Google DeepMind, ARIA, and Google. org, offers 2026 Research Grants from a new $10 million fund supporting foundational scientific research to understand, evaluate, and control risks emerging from large-scale ecosystems of interacting AI agents.
Priority areas include evaluating cooperation-relevant capabilities in AI systems, incentivizing cooperation among AI agents, AI for facilitating human cooperation, monitoring dynamic agent networks, and addressing information asymmetries and transparency.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers at universities, research institutions, and nonprofits; a dedicated early-career track is available. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows grants of $50,000 to $300,000, with an early-career track up to GBP 100,000 (about $127,000); part of a new $10 million fund. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was August 8, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Cooperative AI Foundation 2026 Research Grants for Multi-Agent AI Safety is funded by Cooperative AI Foundation (with Schmidt Sciences, Google DeepMind, ARIA, and Google.org). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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