Crossposted from this EA Forum post: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/W4TppzBnHHHZHwgvi/meridian-cambridge-visiting-researcher-programme-turn-ai
April 6-12, 2025 | Cambridge, UK
Apply Now (Deadline: March 19, 2025, anywhere on Earth)
We're excited to announce Meridian and Cambridge AI Safety Hub’s Visiting Researcher Programme, running from April 6-12, 2025, in Cambridge, UK. This programme offers the opportunity for researchers to transform their AI safety research ideas into robust, fundable proposals — and fast.
If you’ve completed a programme like MATS, MARS, ARENA, ML4G, or ERA, you likely know a lot about AI safety. But what next? Many researchers hit a wall between gaining knowledge and launching full-time research projects. That’s the gap we’re aiming to fill.
This programme offers a structured sprint to transform your research ideas into submission-ready proposals for Open Philanthropy’s $40 million AI safety research initiative. Unlike typical upskilling programs, our focus is on team formation, project development, and grant writing — not teaching technical skills. By the end of the week, you’ll have a polished proposal and targeted, actionable feedback from experts in the field.
Researchers who secure funding will be invited back to Cambridge to continue their work at Meridian, with visa and accommodation support (subject to approval and funding availability). We’ll also provide research management and administrative assistance so you can focus on what matters: your research.
The deadline to apply is March 19, 2025 anywhere on Earth. We’re limiting participation to around 30 researchers, so apply early. All the details and the application form are available here: Meridian Visiting Researcher Programme.
We look forward to seeing your ideas take shape!
The Meridian Team