As AI technologies rapidly evolve, collaboration with the research community is essential to safely develop the next generation of AI tools, evaluations, and mitigations.
The Challenge Fund will award grants ranging from £50,000 to £200,000 per project, tailored to the scope of proposals, to address pressing, unresolved questions in AI safety and security. Researchers worldwide can access grants for innovative research in fields such as cyber-attacks and AI misuse.
The fund will focus on supporting research tackling four critical AI security challenges:
- Safeguards
- Control
- Alignment
- Societal Resilience
As AI integrates into financial markets, healthcare, and energy grids, failures or misuse could cause systemic disruptions and security risks. AI systems are also increasingly targeted for manipulation, with bad actors attempting to bypass safeguards and exploit advanced capabilities. This funding will support research to strengthen protections and reduce these risks.
The Fund is designed to support a diverse range of projects that contribute to the broader field of safe and secure AI development.
Applications are now open.
For further information please select the following link: Grants | The AI Security Institute (AISI)