Neel Nanda's MATS Summer 2026 Applications Open!

Applications are now open for Neel Nanda’s ML Alignment & Theory Scholars
(MATS) Summer 2026 Stream!

MATS is an independent research and educational seminar program that
connects talented scholars with leading mentors in AI alignment, security,
and governance. Neel Nanda’s stream applications open earlier than the
others to accommodate a unique, intensive training phase.

Accepted applicants will first participate in a five-week exploration
program, after which a subset will be selected to continue into the full
MATS program.

Timeline:

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   Applications due December 23
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   Decisions released ~January 12
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   Exploration phase February 2 - March 6 (5 week online program for top ~32
   candidates)
   -

   Research phase decisions mid-March
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   Research phase June 1 - August 21 (12 week in-person program for top ~8
   candidates)


Applications for all other streams will open in late December, and you can
fill out this form
<https://forms.matsprogram.org/summer2026eoi?utm_source=apply_page&utm_medium=website>
to hear about the full application launch. For full details on the program
and how to apply, visit our website <http://matsprogram.org/apply>.

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*Vivian Ha *
*Operations Generalist *
ML Alignment and Theory Scholars (MATS) <https://www.matsprogram.org/>
[email protected]
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