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.

  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:
    $4,763,083
    Global Catastrophic Risks