Incubator Programme SAIGE

We do not expect you to necessarily have prior knowledge of AI Safety. Based on the background of our accepted applicant pool, we will provide a tailored crash course designed to quickly bring newcomers up to speed on fundamental AI risks, progress, and prevention methods.

Experience a supportive, hands-on research environment. You will:

Commit 10-20 hours per week to your research project (find the exact range in the project description).

Meet weekly with your mentor, who will provide dedicated research guidance.

Choose from four core tracks: Technical AI Safety, AI Governance & Policy, Technical AI Governance, or Communications and Field-Building.

Have the option to extend your project for an additional 3 months after the core program ends.

Our Incubator is not just a research sprint; it is a launchpad for your career. We offer:

Global Speaker Series: Exclusive talks and Q&A sessions featuring vetted AI Safety and Governance researchers, field-builders, and communications specialists from around the world.

Networking & Community: A kick-off event to meet your cohort, access to the SAIGE Slack community, and connections to local AI safety groups in your city.

Career Guidance: Structured support to help you plan your next steps after the incubator.

Step 1: Initial Application (Deadline: March 22nd) Submit a short online form (~20–30 mins) sharing your background, motivation, and ranked project preferences.

Step 2: Project-Specific Application (March 26th – April 1st) If pre-selected, you will be asked to answer a few tailored questions for your top project choices.

Step 3: Mentor Interviews (Early April) Project mentors may invite shortlisted candidates for a brief interview to see if it’s a good mutual fit.

Step 4: Final Decisions (April 15th) All final outcomes are sent out, and accepted fellows are matched with their projects in time for the April 20th kickoff.

We do not expect you to necessarily have prior knowledge of AI Safety. Based on the background of our accepted applicant pool, we will provide a tailored crash course designed to quickly bring newcomers up to speed on fundamental AI risks, progress, and prevention methods.

Experience a supportive, hands-on research environment. You will:

Commit 10-20 hours per week to your research project (find the exact range in the project description).

Meet weekly with your mentor, who will provide dedicated research guidance.

Choose from four core tracks: Technical AI Safety, AI Governance & Policy, Technical AI Governance, or Communications and Field-Building.

Have the option to extend your project for an additional 3 months after the core program ends.

Our Incubator is not just a research sprint; it is a launchpad for your career. We offer:

Global Speaker Series: Exclusive talks and Q&A sessions featuring vetted AI Safety and Governance researchers, field-builders, and communications specialists from around the world.

Networking & Community: A kick-off event to meet your cohort, access to the SAIGE Slack community, and connections to local AI safety groups in your city.

Career Guidance: Structured support to help you plan your next steps after the incubator.

Step 1: Initial Application (Deadline: March 22nd) Submit a short online form (~20–30 mins) sharing your background, motivation, and ranked project preferences.

Step 2: Project-Specific Application (March 26th – April 1st) If pre-selected, you will be asked to answer a few tailored questions for your top project choices.

Step 3: Mentor Interviews (Early April) Project mentors may invite shortlisted candidates for a brief interview to see if it’s a good mutual fit.

Step 4: Final Decisions (April 15th) All final outcomes are sent out, and accepted fellows are matched with their projects in time for the April 20th kickoff.