Schmidt Sciences | Science of Trustworthy AI
Event details
| Date | 17.05.2026 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Aim: Schmidt Sciences invites proposals for the Science of Trustworthy AI program, which supports technical research that improves our ability to understand, predict, and control risks from frontier AI systems while enabling their trustworthy deployment.
The research agenda has three connected aims:
Funding Tier 1: Up to $1M
Tier 2: $1-5M
Duration: 1-3 years
Eligibility: Schmidt sciences invites individual researchers, research teams, research institutions, and multi-institution collaborations across universities, national laboratories, institutes, and non-profit research organizations. They are open globally and encourage collaborations across geographic boundaries. However, the recipient of funding must hold a 501(c)(3) designation or equivalent.
How to Apply: Requests for proposals can be submitted via the Application Portal. You will be asked to provide Background information, a Project overview, Milestones and outcomes, Team CVs, as well as a Budget and optional computation request. Budgets should include overhead of 11.1% of total direct costs (or 10% of the total budget).
Deadline: 17 May 2026 (11:59 AoE)
Further information
The research agenda has three connected aims:
- Aim 1: Characterize and forecast misalignment in frontier AI systems
- Aim 2: Develop generalizable measurements and interventions
- Aim 3: Oversee AI systems with superhuman capabilities and address multi-agent risks
Funding Tier 1: Up to $1M
Tier 2: $1-5M
Duration: 1-3 years
Eligibility: Schmidt sciences invites individual researchers, research teams, research institutions, and multi-institution collaborations across universities, national laboratories, institutes, and non-profit research organizations. They are open globally and encourage collaborations across geographic boundaries. However, the recipient of funding must hold a 501(c)(3) designation or equivalent.
How to Apply: Requests for proposals can be submitted via the Application Portal. You will be asked to provide Background information, a Project overview, Milestones and outcomes, Team CVs, as well as a Budget and optional computation request. Budgets should include overhead of 11.1% of total direct costs (or 10% of the total budget).
Deadline: 17 May 2026 (11:59 AoE)
Further information
- More information about the program is available here
- An FAQ document is provided here
- The application portal can be found here
- For any other questions, please contact the Research Office
Practical information
- General public
- Free