NLResearch Mentorship, Alignment Research
Supervised Program for Alignment Research (SPAR)Remote
Why this is on the board
Only a few experienced researchers worldwide work on the question of how to make powerful AI systems do what we intend — AI safety — and their guidance is what beginners lack most. SPAR connects the two, part-time and remotely; if it works, a single mentorship produces not just a project but also a researcher who keeps working on it for years afterwards.
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About the role
Part-time remote mentorship programme pairing AI safety researchers with experienced mentors for structured alignment research. - Mentees receive guidance on AI safety research projects through one-on-one mentorship relationships. - Mentors support early-career researchers in developing alignment research skills and advancing their work. - Programme launches spring 2027; participants express interest via this form to join the next cohort.
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