AI systems reshape society in profound ways. To harness their potential, we need to prevent catastrophic risks through robust approaches to AI safety and governance that address questions of control, power, fairness, and societal impact.
We bring together curious and impact-driven minds across disciplines at Saarland University and beyond to tackle these challenges through research, education, and collaboration.
Learn how to join us:
Interdisciplinary Research Incubator
Build your research experience and foundational AI Safety and Governance knowledge through our semester-long flagship program:
Conduct original research with mentorship from experienced researchers on impactful projects
Master the fundamentals through weekly readings and discussions on how advanced AI may reshape society and how to navigate the challenges
Benefit from career support, a close community, and exclusive events
This is our most intensive program, designed for students ready to accelerate their path into impactful AI Safety or Governance work.
Find out more here.
Applications close on October 29th, but are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications encouraged!
Introductory Fellowship
Learn the fundamentals of AI Safety and Governance through a weekly reading and discussion group:
Explore the key challenges: technical safety, governance, power dynamics, and societal impact
Discuss current approaches to ensuring AI systems remain controllable and beneficial
Build understanding in a supportive, interdisciplinary community
Your first step toward understanding and contributing to one of the defining challenges of our generation.
Find out more here.
Applications close on October 29th, but are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applications encouraged!
Upcoming events.
We host regular public events with invited speakers as well as casual get-togethers to foster exchange and build a community.
As part of our flagship Interdisciplinary Research Incubator and Introductory Fellowship, we offer further exclusive events to our fellows.