AISI Challenge Fund Grant

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    "description": "The AISI Challenge Fund is an initiative delivered by the AI Security Institute on behalf of DSIT. \u200bAs AI technologies rapidly evolve, collaboration with the research community is essential to safely develop the next generation of AI tools, evaluations, and mitigations. \r\n\r\nAISI will provide funding for leading AI experts around the world to address gaps and challenges identified in AISI\u0026apos;s priority research areas, which are necessary to solve in order to develop safe and secure AI systems.\u200b\r\n\r\nThe Fund will award grants ranging from \u00a350,000 to \u00a3200,000 per project, tailored to the scope of proposals. \u200bWhile we are particularly interested in AISI\u0027s priority research areas, we also welcome proposals that explore other innovative and impactful topics on safe and secure development of AI systems.\r\n\r\nPlease click on this link for further information https://www.aisi.gov.uk/grants and to apply please click on https://find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/aisi-challenge-fund-1\r\n\r\nAdditional information: \r\nAll attachments will be in the link below: - \r\n\r\nApplication Pack\r\nClarification Questions\r\nRegister to the Webinar\r\nAISI Priority Areas\r\nApply for a Grant\r\nInternational Grant Funding Agreement T\u0026C\u0026apos;s",
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