Generator Residency
Closedby Generator Residency
A 3-month in-person residency in Berkeley for operators, engineers, communicators and policy people moving into AI safety, with an $8,500/month stipend.
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How do I apply to the Generator Residency, and what does it pay?
The Generator Residency is a 3-month, in-person AI safety residency in Berkeley, running January 18 to April 9, 2027, with an extension for selected residents until early July. Residents receive a stipend of $8,500 per month. Applications for the Winter 2027 cohort closed on November 1, 2026, and everyone who applied gets a final decision by November 25, 2026. To hear about future rounds, sign up through the updates form on generatorresidency.org.
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$8,500/month stipend + travel + project budget
3 months (Jan 18 – Apr 9, 2027)
First cohort: 27 people
Per cohort; Winter 2027 applications closed Nov 1, 2026
Winter 2027 applications closed November 1, 2026; final decisions by November 25, 2026
Berkeley, CA
No
Global
11/3/2026
Summary
Generator Residency is a non-researcher path into AI safety. Over 3 months in person in Berkeley (Jan 18 – Apr 9, 2027), residents get an $8,500/month stipend, travel to Berkeley covered, and a budget to run their own project. There is weekly advising, plus help landing a full-time role or starting an organization.
It is open to operators, engineers, communicators and policy people from anywhere. In the organizers' words: "If you've been looking for a way into AI safety that isn't to become a researcher, this is it." The first cohort took 27 people.
Applications for the Winter 2027 cohort closed on November 1, 2026, and everyone who applied receives a final decision by November 25, 2026.
Program Edge
Paid, in-person time to move into AI safety without becoming a researcher.
- $8,500/month stipend
- Travel to Berkeley covered
- Budget to run your own project
- Weekly advising
- Help landing a full-time role or starting an organization
Best Fit
Operators, engineers, communicators and policy people from anywhere who want to work in AI safety in a non-research role.
Things to Check
Practical limits to know before you apply.
- You must be in person in Berkeley for the full 3 months
- J-1 visa sponsorship for most international applicants, but not guaranteed
- AI-written answers are rejected (rough English is fine)
- Winter 2027 applications are closed; sign up on the site for future rounds
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Frequently asked questions
How much funding does Generator provide?
Generator Residency provides $8,500/month stipend + travel + project budget.
When is the Generator application deadline?
Deadline: Winter 2027 applications closed November 1, 2026; final decisions by November 25, 2026. Application cycle: per cohort; Winter 2027 applications closed Nov 1, 2026.
How long is Generator and where does it take place?
The program runs for 3 months (Jan 18 – Apr 9, 2027). It is based in Berkeley, CA. Typical cohort size: First cohort: 27 people.
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