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Career Development and Transition Funding

Career Development and Transition Funding

Supports professionals and students transitioning into global catastrophic risk careers.

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Career Development and Transition Funding, administered by Coefficient Giving through the Global Catastrophic Risks Opportunities Fund, supports individuals at any career stage pursuing activities that reduce global catastrophic risks. The program's primary focus areas are AI risk mitigation and global catastrophic biological risks, reflecting Coefficient Giving's core mission areas under its Navi…

What this grant funds

Graduate study (master's, PhD, MPP, law); unpaid internships; independent study; career transitions; postdocs; professional certifications; online courses; sabbaticals — all focused on global catastrophic risk reduction.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.6 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: coefficientgiving.org