“AI is remaking the institutions of a free society”In its own words: cosmos-institute.org
A nonprofit that pairs philosophy with AI building. Its Cosmos Grants fund short prototype projects on AI for human autonomy and truth-seeking; over 100 prototypes have been supported, and the grants touch AI-safety-adjacent themes rather than core alignment.
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Cosmos Grants fund builders in rounds to make an early working prototype within 90 days, in three tracks: AI for truth-seeking (with FIRE, plus Prime Intellect compute), AI and human autonomy, and AI-accelerated scholarship with IHS for academic researchers. A grants page invites applications for each round.
Says it gives about $1M a year (2026)
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How to apply
- Applications
- Closed
Not announced - Who can apply
- Individuals, Academics
The latest round closed 26 July 2026 and no next round is announced; register interest in future rounds on https://www.cosmos-institute.org/grants