“We aim to reduce the risk of human extinction or civilizational collapse.”In its own words: cser.ac.uk
Interdisciplinary research centre at the University of Cambridge studying and working to reduce risks of human extinction or civilisational collapse, including risks from artificial intelligence.
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Received $250k from 1 funder
Led by Matthew Connelly (Director), Jessica Bland (Deputy Director), Seán Ó hÉigeartaigh (Programme Director), Martin Rees (Co-founder)Checked 26 Oct 2026
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1 grant totalling $250k, newest first.
2022 1 grant · $250k
| Date | Funder | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Future of Life Institute | ~$250k | Support for CSER, including five years' salary for its next Director [AI-safety share est. 25% of $1,000,000 (range 15–40%): FLI's grant page describes CSER as a centre that 'studies existential risks' and lists its year's work on climate, volcanic eruptions, pandemic preparednes source |