# Announcing the CLR Fundamentals Program

Center on Long-Term Risk (CLR) is accepting applications to the next iteration of our introductory fellowship.

The **CLR Fundamentals Program** will introduce people to CLR’s research on s-risk reduction. [**Apply**](https://forms.gle/t2omr2jA2AZ8MNRu5) by **Monday January 19th 23:59 GMT**.

**What topics does the CLR Fundamentals Program discuss?**
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The Fundamentals Program is designed to introduce participants to CLR’s research on how transformative AI (TAI) might be involved in the creation of large amounts of suffering (s-risks). Our recent work on addressing these risks include our [Model Personas agenda](https://www.lesswrong.com/posts/kCtyhHfpCcWuQkebz/a-case-for-model-persona-research), [s-risk macrostrategy](https://longtermrisk.org/robustness/), safe Pareto improvements (SPIs) and multiagent AI safety, in addition other relevant areas such as AI governance, epistemology, and risks from malevolent or fanatical actors.

We recommend people consider Center for Reducing Suffering’s [S-risk Introductory Fellowship](https://centerforreducingsuffering.org/s-risk-fellowship/) if they are interested in learning about work on s-risks beyond these priority areas, and consider [BlueDot’s AI Safety courses](https://bluedot.org/) if they are interested in learning about existential risks from TAI.

Note that some prior familiarity with discourse surrounding TAI and AI safety will be helpful.

**Who are these programs a good fit for?**
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We think the Fundamentals Program will be most useful for you if you are interested in reducing s-risk through contributions to CLR’s priority areas, and are seriously considering making this a priority for your career. They could also be useful if you are already working in an area that overlaps with CLR’s priorities (e.g. AI governance, AI alignment), and are interested in ways you can help reduce s-risks in the course of your current work.

We recommend those interested in our [Summer Research Fellowship](https://longtermrisk.org/summer-research-fellowship/) first take part in the Fundamentals Program, though participation is not a prerequisite. This way you have a better sense of what work on our priority areas involves, and are better able to “hit the ground running” if accepted.

There might be more idiosyncratic reasons to apply and the criteria above are intended as a guide rather than strict criteria.

**When and how long is the CLR Fundamentals Program?**
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The upcoming Fundamentals Program will take place between **Monday January 25th** and **Friday March 1st**. The Program will consist of weekly readings, and the weekly hour-commitment is around five hours.

**How do I apply to these programs?**
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The application form for the CLR Fundamentals Program is [here](https://forms.gle/t2omr2jA2AZ8MNRu5). The application deadline is **Monday January 19th 23:59 GMT**. If you do not have time to submit an application by this deadline but are interested in participating, please contact us (the earlier the better) and we may be able to accommodate your needs.

If you would like to be notified about these or future introductory programs, please sign-up for updates [here](https://forms.gle/d8rm7haTZcN927hz9).

**I have questions!**
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If you have any questions about these programs or are uncertain whether to apply to the CLR Fundamentals Program, please leave a comment here or reach out to [info@longtermrisk.org.](mailto:info@longtermrisk.org)