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Astera Residency

Astera Residency — B (next

Supports scientists and technical founders in AI and neuroscience through Astera residency opportunities for high-impact public-benefit work.

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The Astera Residency is a fully funded 12–18 month programme based at the Astera Institute's hub in Emeryville, California, designed for researchers and engineers pursuing early-stage open-science projects that would not otherwise be created by government, academia, or markets. Astera's focus areas are neuroscience and artificial intelligence, AI-enabled life sciences, open science, and infrastruc

Neuroscience and AI, AI-enabled life sciences, open science infrastructure, and tools, standards, hardware, or software development that produces public goods unlikely to be funded by conventional sources.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.12–18 months
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: 22 Jul 2026Source: astera.org