Showing grants tagged "Global Catastrophic Risks"

We’re open to supporting safe bets, like direct cash transfers to the world’s poorest people, as well as high-risk, high-reward projects, like minimizing risks from potentially world-changing science and technology. Read more about how we choose what to fund here.

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  1. Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense — General Support

    Award Date:
    08/2016
    Amount:
    $1,300,000
    Biosecurity and pandemic preparedness

  2. George Mason University — Research into Future AI Scenarios

    Award Date:
    06/2016
    Amount:
    $277,435
    Potential Risks from Advanced AI

  3. AU — Forum for Climate Engineering Assessment

    Award Date:
    05/2016
    Amount:
    $76,234
    Solar Radiation Management

  4. iGEM — Synthetic Biology Safety and Security

    Award Date:
    05/2016
    Amount:
    $520,000
    Biosecurity and Pandemic Preparedness

  5. Future of Life Institute — General Support

    Award Date:
    03/2016
    Amount:
    $100,000
    Global Catastrophic Risks

  6. Future of Life Institute — Artificial Intelligence Risk Reduction

    Award Date:
    08/2015
    Amount:
    $1,186,000
    Potential Risks from Advanced AI

  7. Solar Radiation Management Governance Initiative — General Support

    Award Date:
    07/2015
    Amount:
    $500,000
    Solar Radiation Management

  8. Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense

    Award Date:
    04/2015
    Amount:
    $300,000
    Global Catastrophic Risks

  9. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace — Work on India and China

    Award Date:
    03/2015
    Amount:
    $100,000
    Policy

  10. Support for Career Development and Transitions

    Award Date:
    Amount:
    $4,761,758
    Global Catastrophic Risks