BlueDot Grants

BlueDot Impact Career Transition Grants

Global

by BlueDot Impact

Grants of up to $200K to go full-time on switching into AI safety or biosecurity work, plus Rapid Grants of up to $20K.

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Quick answer

How much are BlueDot's Rapid Grants and Career Transition Grants?

Rapid Grants offer up to $20,000 for time and resources to make progress on AI safety or biosecurity. Career Transition Grants offer up to $200k so you can focus full-time on the transition, and they generally start at $20k; smaller requests should go to Rapid Grants. BlueDot does not publish a decision time for either grant, and a Master's or PhD is generally not funded.

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Funding

Up to $200K (Career Transition) or up to $20K (Rapid Grants)

Duration

Depends on the grant

Geography

Global

Eligibility

Open to people moving into AI safety or biosecurity work, except in countries BlueDot can't pay. Career Transition Grants are full-time only and need evidence you are already making the move. No BlueDot course required.

Application

See bluedot.org/grants for current application details

Last verified

11/3/2026

AI SafetyAI & Machine LearningHealthcare & Biotech

About This Fellowship

BlueDot Impact funds people moving into AI safety and biosecurity work.

Career Transition Grants go up to $200K, usually starting at $20K, to work full-time on making the switch. They are full-time only, and you need evidence that you are already making the move. Rapid Grants go up to $20K for time and resources to explore an idea, do research or build something in AI safety or biosecurity.

You do not need to have taken a BlueDot course. BlueDot cannot send money to a list of countries and territories, so check its list before applying.

What You Get

Grant funding for AI safety and biosecurity work.

  • Career Transition Grants: up to $200K, usually starting at $20K
  • Rapid Grants: up to $20K for time and resources to explore an idea, do research or build something
  • Covers AI safety and biosecurity work

Who Should Apply

People switching into AI safety or biosecurity who can show they are already making the move. You do not need to have taken a BlueDot course.

  • Career Transition Grants are for full-time work only
  • Evidence that you are already making the move is required
  • No BlueDot course required

Things to Check

A few limits to know before you apply.

  • Some countries can't receive payments; check BlueDot's list
  • Master's and PhD programs are generally not funded

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does the BlueDot Grants provide?

BlueDot Impact Career Transition Grants provides up to $200K (Career Transition) or up to $20K (Rapid Grants). Program length: depends on the grant.

When is the BlueDot Grants application deadline?

Application cycle: see bluedot.org/grants for current application details.

Who is eligible for the BlueDot Grants?

Open to people moving into AI safety or biosecurity work, except in countries BlueDot can't pay. Career Transition Grants are full-time only and need evidence you are already making the move. No BlueDot course required. Geographic scope: Global.

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