Human Self-Enhancement and Empowerment (HSEE) Theme Round
Forecasted
The HSEE Theme Round from the Survival and Flourishing Fund supports research on human self-enhancement and empowerment, especially in response to advances in AI, through technical and philosophical projects.
Funder: Survival and Flourishing Fund
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027: Application deadline for HSEE Theme Round (projected) | July 2027: Speculation Grant deadline for guaranteed eligibility (projected)
Funding Amounts: $2–4 million total for HSEE Theme Round; typical individual award size not specified; funding distributed among selected organizations.
Summary: Funds research and development in human self-enhancement and empowerment, especially in response to AI, through technical and philosophical projects.
Key Information: Applicants must submit both a Rolling Application and HSEE Supplemental Application; Speculation Grant required for eligibility.
Description
The Human Self-Enhancement and Empowerment (HSEE) Theme Round is a projected grant opportunity from the Survival and Flourishing Fund (SFF), designed to support organizations advancing research and development in technologies and frameworks that enhance human bodies and minds. This theme round emphasizes addressing the challenges and opportunities brought by artificial intelligence (AI), encouraging both technical and philosophical work that explores ethical, equitable, and innovative approaches to human self-enhancement. Proposals should push the boundaries of human potential while considering societal impacts in a rapidly evolving AI landscape.
