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Schmidt Sciences is a philanthropic organization funding AI research including trustworthy AI, AI for scientific discovery, and AI's societal impacts, making it relevant to AI safety through its Science of Trustworthy AI and AI2050 programs.
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Schmidt Sciences, founded in 2024 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt, funds research across five centers including AI & Advanced Computing, with programs focused on trustworthy AI, AI's impact on jobs, and AI applied to humanities and scientific discovery. The organization proactively seeks grantees and runs open calls for proposals in areas like Science of Trustworthy AI and Unconventional Compute. It represents a significant philanthropic force in shaping AI research directions.
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- •Founded in 2024 by Eric and Wendy Schmidt; funds research across AI, astrophysics, biosciences, climate, and science systems.
- •Active open calls include 'Science of Trustworthy AI' and 'Humanities and Artificial Intelligence Virtual Institute (HAVI)' RFPs.
- •Recently awarded $11M for AI in humanities research and $3M+ to study AI's impact on jobs.
- •Runs the AI2050 Fellows program supporting long-term AI research with societal implications.
- •Does not accept unsolicited proposals; proactively identifies and funds research opportunities.
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Bold science, deep and continuous collaborations
AI & Advanced Computing
Astrophysics & Space
Biosciences
Climate
Science Systems
Who we are
Who we are
Schmidt Sciences, founded in 2024, is one of the philanthropic organizations and initiatives created and funded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt to work toward a healthy, resilient, secure world for all.
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What we do
What we do
Within each of our five centers, we organize scientific support through programs and projects—tailored to the needs of each specific hypothesis or challenge. Our team supports researchers pursuing hypotheses that address everything from basic-science questions to pressing problems facing the planet.
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Why we do it
Why we do it
Science has made profound leaps thanks to ongoing revolutions in computing, data, molecular biology and space. These breakthroughs are making possible new and powerful analytical techniques with practical solutions. We believe that philanthropy has an essential role to play in moving science forward.
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Centers
AI & Advanced Computing
Astrophysics & Space
Biosciences
Climate
Science Systems
AI & Advanced Computing
Supporting AI research and tools to accelerate breakthroughs across fields
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Astrophysics & Space
Unveiling the mysteries of the Universe with rapid realizations of innovative technology
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Biosciences
Harnessing biology's infinite possibilities at its intersection with chemistry, physics, and engineering
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Climate
Supporting climate research to bend the carbon curve and secure a sustainable future
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Science Systems
Breaking down barriers to scientific discovery by supporting people, tools, and communities
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Opportunities for Funding
We proactively seek out grant opportunities and do not accept unsolicited proposals. Please find our current open calls listed below.
2026 AI for Actionable Matter Modeling
AI for Actionable Matter Modeling
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2026 Humanities and Artificial Intelligence Virtual Institute (HAVI) RFP
Humanities and AI Virtual Institute (HAVI)
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2026 Science of Trustworthy AI RFP
Science of Trustworthy AI
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2026 Unconventional Compute RFP
Unconventional Compute
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Research Frontiers Network (IIT Delhi): Net-Zero India
Research Frontiers Network
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Where Our Grantees Work
News
AI & Advanced Computing
Jan 27, 2026
Schmidt Sciences awards over $3 million to study AI’s impact on jo
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