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May 17, 2026 11:59pm AoE (= May 18 07:59 EDT). Notification Summer 2026.
Schmidt Sciences invites proposals for the 2026 Science of Trustworthy AI RFP, funding technical research that advances the science of building trustworthy AI systems.
The program addresses three interconnected research aims: understanding why frontier AI systems develop misaligned goals that fail under distribution shift or pressure (Aim 1), creating valid evaluations and interventions to control what AI systems learn (Aim 2), and developing oversight mechanisms for superhuman AI capabilities and managing multi-agent risks (Aim 3).
Beyond direct funding, awardees receive computing resources including GPUs and CPUs, software engineering support, API credits with frontier model providers, and access to a research community. The program is open globally and encourages cross-institutional and cross-geographic collaborations. Indirect costs are capped at 10% of total direct costs.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Open globally to individual researchers, research teams, institutions, and multi-institution collaborations at universities, national laboratories, institutes, and non-profit research organizations. Cross-geographic and cross-institutional collaborations are encouraged. Indirect costs must not exceed 10% of total direct costs. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows two tiers: Tier 1 up to $1,000,000 (1-3 years), Tier 2 $1,000,000-$5,000,000+ (1-3 years). Additional support includes computing resources (GPUs/CPUs with data storage), software engineering support, API credits with frontier model providers, and community engagement opportunities. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was May 17, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Schmidt Sciences 2026 Science of Trustworthy AI Research Grants is funded by Schmidt Sciences (The Schmidt Family Foundation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This listing is flagged as international in scope. Check the official notice for country-specific restrictions before applying.
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