UK AI Security Institute | Advancing AI safety

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Date 01.05.2025 01.07.2025
Category Call for proposal
Aim: The AI Security Institute (AISI) is a research organisation within the UK Government's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Its mission is to equip governments with an empirical understanding of the safety of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems. 

AISI has launched the Challenge Fund to advance the science of AI safety and security by addressing open challenges in the field. Applicants should develop projects across AISI's priority research areas, which are: safeguards, control, alignment and societal resilience. The scheme aims to:
  • Stimulate high-quality research aligned with AISI's strategic focus areas.
  • Foster innovation by funding novel, cutting-edge research projects.
  • Bridge the gap between AISI, researchers and academia to accelerate the development of safe and secure AI solutions.
A diverse range of projects will be supported that contribute to the broader field of safe AI development and/or deployment. While there is a particular interest in AISI's priority research areas, proposals will also be welcomed that explore other innovative topics relevant to the safe and secure development and/or deployment of AI systems.

Funding: from £50,000 to £200,000 (no overheads allowed)

Duration: 4-6 months

Eligibility: Applications are open to International academic and non-profit organisations.

How to Apply: The application process is managed through AISI’s online portal. The first step is the eligibility Statement and Expression of Interest (EOI)* Submission.

Deadline: Rolling; will close when all funding has been allocated

Further information
  • More information about the program is available here
  • Webinar registration (11 March) here
  • The application portal can be found here
  • For any other questions, please contact the Research Office

Practical information

  • General public
  • Free

Contact

  • research@epfl.ch

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