MATS aims to find and accelerate alignment research talent, including:
Developing scholar research ability through curriculum elements focused on breadth, depth, and originality (the “T-model of research”);
Assisting scholars in producing impactful research through research mentorship, a community of collaborative peers, dedicated 1-1 support, and educational seminars;
Aiding the creation of impactful new alignment organizations (e.g., Jessica Rumbelow’s Leap Labs and Marius Hobbhahn’s Apollo Research);
Preparing scholars for impactful alignment research roles in existing organizations.
Not all alumni will end up in existing alignment research organizations immediately; some return to academia, pursue independent research, or potentially skill-up in industry (to eventually aid alignment research efforts). We generally aim to find talent with existing research ability and empower it to work on alignment, not necessarily through existing initiatives (though we certainly endorse many).
MATS aims to find and accelerate alignment research talent, including:
Developing scholar research ability through curriculum elements focused on breadth, depth, and originality (the “T-model of research”);
Assisting scholars in producing impactful research through research mentorship, a community of collaborative peers, dedicated 1-1 support, and educational seminars;
Aiding the creation of impactful new alignment organizations (e.g., Jessica Rumbelow’s Leap Labs and Marius Hobbhahn’s Apollo Research);
Preparing scholars for impactful alignment research roles in existing organizations.
Not all alumni will end up in existing alignment research organizations immediately; some return to academia, pursue independent research, or potentially skill-up in industry (to eventually aid alignment research efforts). We generally aim to find talent with existing research ability and empower it to work on alignment, not necessarily through existing initiatives (though we certainly endorse many).