2025 Stanford Existential Risks Initiative Fellowship – Applications Open Now!

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Are you passionate about AI safety, nuclear policy, biosecurity, or climate change? Interested in joining a close-knit community of researchers focused on mitigating existential risks?

In Summer 2025, the Stanford Existential Risks Initiative (SERI) will fund 10-week, full-time research projects aimed at addressing existential risks. The program also emphasizes building a community of researchers through speaker events, discussion groups, social gatherings, and more.

Key Details:

  • Duration: 10 weeks (June 23 – August 29, 2025)
  • Eligibility: Open to all current Stanford students (undergraduate and graduate)
  • Stipend: $7,500 for the duration of the program
  • Mentorship: Students will be paired with a mentor (faculty member, postdoc, or industry expert) who will provide weekly guidance on their projects and design.

To apply, please fill out this application form.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until April 15, 2025. Early submissions are encouraged for priority consideration.

Information Session/Q&A:Join us on February 6th from 4:30-5:30 PM (Location TBD) for an info session with free boba!For questions, email ericheng [at] stanford.edu. We look forward to reading your application!

P.S. If you refer a friend who is selected as a fellow, both you and your friend will receive a Coupa gift card!