Organization Profile
MATS Research
aka MATS, MATS Program, SERI MATS
MATS Research is an independent 501(c)(3) public charity that runs MATS, a research and educational seminar program connecting researchers with mentors in AI alignment, transparency and security. Its main program runs 12 weeks, the Winter 2027 stipend is $1,600 a week, and 631 researchers have taken part since late 2021, producing more than 240 research papers.1,2,3
Programs
1 active- MATS ProgramFellowship · $1,600 weekly stipend, $19,200 for the full 12-week program, plus $24,000 compute and separately provided benefits
MATS is a research fellowship connecting researchers and field-builders with mentors in AI alignment, transparency and security. The Winter 2027 main program runs for 12 weeks, January 19 to April 10, in Berkeley and London. Full-time participation provides a $1,600 weekly stipend ($19,200 total), plus travel, housing, office space and weekday meals. Applicants must be at least 18 by the start; U.S. and international applicants from all experience levels are eligible. Remote or reduced-time participation is considered case by case. Winter 2027 applications closed September 6, 2026, end of day Anywhere on Earth.
2026 timeline
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MATS ProgramAutumn 2026: Closed, deadline 2026-06-07; Winter 2027: Closed, deadline 2026-09-06