Career Development and Transition Funding
Career Development and Transition Funding supports individuals pursuing career development, study, and exploratory work to reduce catastrophic risks from advanced AI and biological threats.
Funder: Coefficient Giving
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (Last applications processed by Coefficient Giving)
Funding Amounts: BlueDot Career Transition Grants generally start at $20,000, up to $200,000; Rapid Grants up to $20,000
Summary: Supports career development and transitions into work reducing catastrophic risks from advanced AI and biological threats.
Key Information: New applicants must apply through BlueDot Impact; Career Transition Grants require full-time commitment without another full- or part-time role.
Description
Career Development and Transition Funding was established by Coefficient Giving to support individuals at any career stage pursuing careers that could reduce global catastrophic risks or improve the long-term future. Its priorities included advanced AI risks and catastrophic biological risks, with support for graduate study, unpaid internships, independent study, postdoctoral work, certifications, courses, and career exploration.
Coefficient Giving handed the program to BlueDot Impact in September 2026 and funded its related grant programs. New applicants should use BlueDot’s Career Transition Grants for sustained, full-time personal transitions, or Rapid Grants for exploration, projects, events, and other useful work. Supported directions include technical AI safety, governance, and biosecurity. BlueDot looks for evidence of ability, a credible contribution to risk reduction, and a clear explanation of what funding would enable.
