APART LAB

A Global AI Safety Research Community

Our Lab is a research accelerator that helps you fast-track your career in AI safety research. We provide access to top-notch advisors, project management support, and research assistance to ensure the success of your research projects.

Our Process

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Research Sprints

We help people to bring their ideas to life, prototype new research, and develop MVPs. Researchers can get started at one of our events or submit their ideas to us directly

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Remote Lab Fellowships

Through our programs we offer the opportunity for researchers to the world's top talent all working on AI safety research

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Research Outputs

We accelerate research projects by supporting and mentoring researchers as they take ownership over their original projects

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Measurable Impact

We provide honest feedback and research support to ensure that research projects have the potential to see real world impacts

Our Process

Research Sprints logo with asterisk symbol on green background

Research Sprints

We help people to bring their ideas to life, prototype new research, and develop MVPs. Researchers can get started at one of our events or submit their ideas to us directly

Remote Lab Fellowships logo featuring a black four-petal symbol on a yellow background

Remote Lab Fellowships

Through our programs we offer the opportunity for researchers to the world's top talent all working on AI safety research

Research Outputs logo with a black four-triangle symbol on a bright blue circle background

Research Outputs

We accelerate research projects by supporting and mentoring researchers as they take ownership over their original projects

Measurable Impact logo featuring a black abstract star-like loop symbol on a red-orange circle background.

Measurable Impact

We provide honest feedback and research support to ensure that research projects have the potential to see real world impacts

Lab members

The Lab has hosted 80 researchers to date, with over 30 active researchers at any given time. Our talented team focuses on high-impact research areas such as evaluation methodologies, benchmarking, interpretability, and AI control. Most of their work aims for peer-reviewed publications, and some of their research has been utilized by prominent organizations like the former OpenAI Superalignment team, the UK AI Safety Institute, and Anthropic.

Meet some of our fellows below and explore our publications here.

Alexandra Abbas

Philip Quirke

Akash Kundu

Michelle Lo

Alex Foote

Amir Abdullahs

Evan Anders

Clement Neo

Jacob Haimes

Zainab Ali Majid

Felix Michalak

Luhan Mikaelson

Épiphanie Gédéon

Avyay M Casheekar

Kaushik Sanjay Prabhakar

Kanishk Rath

Sienka Dounia

Philipp Alexander Kreer

Nathan Helm-Burger

Neel Jay

Tinuade Adeleke

Siddharth Reddy Bakkireddy

Tanush Chopra

Jeremias Ferrao

Keenan Pepper

Lam Le

Trung-Dung Hoang

Alice Rigg

Alessandro Minisini

Jacy Reese Anthis

Simon Lermen

Cam Tice

Kunvar Thaman

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Lab members

The Lab has hosted 80 researchers to date, with over 30 active researchers at any given time. Our talented team focuses on high-impact research areas such as evaluation methodologies, benchmarking, interpretability, and AI control. Most of their work aims for peer-reviewed publications, and some of their research has been utilized by prominent organizations like the former OpenAI Superalignment team, the UK AI Safety Institute, and Anthropic.

Meet some of our fellows below and explore our publications here.

Alexandra Abbas

Philip Quirke

Akash Kundu

Michelle Lo

Alex Foote

Amir Abdullahs

Evan Anders

Clement Neo

Jacob Haimes

Zainab Ali Majid

Felix Michalak

Luhan Mikaelson

Épiphanie Gédéon

Avyay M Casheekar

Kaushik Sanjay Prabhakar

Kanishk Rath

Sienka Dounia

Philipp Alexander Kreer

Nathan Helm-Burger

Neel Jay

Tinuade Adeleke

Siddharth Reddy Bakkireddy

Tanush Chopra

Jeremias Ferrao

Keenan Pepper

Lam Le

Trung-Dung Hoang

Alice Rigg

Alessandro Minisini

Jacy Reese Anthis

Simon Lermen

Cam Tice

Kunvar Thaman

Join the Apart Lab

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apart Lab?

Apart Lab is a research accelerator that helps fast-track careers in AI safety research through two core programs: Apart Lab Studio and the Apart Lab Fellowship. We specialize in rapidly transforming promising weekend hackathon projects into impactful research contributions. Our programs provide immediate expert support and a flexible path to maximize the impact of your work - whether that's through a compelling blog post, technical demo, or peer-reviewed paper

What is Apart Lab?

Apart Lab is a research accelerator that helps fast-track careers in AI safety research through two core programs: Apart Lab Studio and the Apart Lab Fellowship. We specialize in rapidly transforming promising weekend hackathon projects into impactful research contributions. Our programs provide immediate expert support and a flexible path to maximize the impact of your work - whether that's through a compelling blog post, technical demo, or peer-reviewed paper

What is Apart Lab?

Apart Lab is a research accelerator that helps fast-track careers in AI safety research through two core programs: Apart Lab Studio and the Apart Lab Fellowship. We specialize in rapidly transforming promising weekend hackathon projects into impactful research contributions. Our programs provide immediate expert support and a flexible path to maximize the impact of your work - whether that's through a compelling blog post, technical demo, or peer-reviewed paper

How long does the Apart Lab fellowship take?

The fellowship aims for efficiency and timeliness, but the exact duration will depend on capacity of the involved team members and difficulty of the research project. We aim to complete the project (typically, with a publication-ready draft) within three to six months

How long does the Apart Lab fellowship take?

The fellowship aims for efficiency and timeliness, but the exact duration will depend on capacity of the involved team members and difficulty of the research project. We aim to complete the project (typically, with a publication-ready draft) within three to six months

How long does the Apart Lab fellowship take?

The fellowship aims for efficiency and timeliness, but the exact duration will depend on capacity of the involved team members and difficulty of the research project. We aim to complete the project (typically, with a publication-ready draft) within three to six months

How can I join Apart Lab?

The entry point is participating in an Apart Sprint (our weekend research hackathon). Outstanding teams are immediately invited to Apart Lab Studio - no separate application needed. From there, promising projects that are a great fit for deeper research may be invited to the Apart Lab Fellowship. We welcome participants from any country and actively support professionals looking to explore a transition into AI safety research. Our progressive structure lets you explore AI safety research at the pace and commitment level that works for you - from a weekend hackathon to the 8-week studio program to a multi-month research fellowship

How can I join Apart Lab?

The entry point is participating in an Apart Sprint (our weekend research hackathon). Outstanding teams are immediately invited to Apart Lab Studio - no separate application needed. From there, promising projects that are a great fit for deeper research may be invited to the Apart Lab Fellowship. We welcome participants from any country and actively support professionals looking to explore a transition into AI safety research. Our progressive structure lets you explore AI safety research at the pace and commitment level that works for you - from a weekend hackathon to the 8-week studio program to a multi-month research fellowship

How can I join Apart Lab?

The entry point is participating in an Apart Sprint (our weekend research hackathon). Outstanding teams are immediately invited to Apart Lab Studio - no separate application needed. From there, promising projects that are a great fit for deeper research may be invited to the Apart Lab Fellowship. We welcome participants from any country and actively support professionals looking to explore a transition into AI safety research. Our progressive structure lets you explore AI safety research at the pace and commitment level that works for you - from a weekend hackathon to the 8-week studio program to a multi-month research fellowship

What are the typical research outcomes?

Our researchers produce impactful work across multiple formats: Peer-reviewed papers at major ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP); Research software, libraries, and datasets; Technical blog posts and research project websites; Conference presentations and posters. Apart Lab members have published 13 peer-reviewed since 2023 (6 main conference papers, 9 workshop acceptances). Our work has been cited by OpenAI's Superalignment team and Apart team members have contributed to Anthropic's "Sleeper Agents" paper

What are the typical research outcomes?

Our researchers produce impactful work across multiple formats: Peer-reviewed papers at major ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP); Research software, libraries, and datasets; Technical blog posts and research project websites; Conference presentations and posters. Apart Lab members have published 13 peer-reviewed since 2023 (6 main conference papers, 9 workshop acceptances). Our work has been cited by OpenAI's Superalignment team and Apart team members have contributed to Anthropic's "Sleeper Agents" paper

What are the typical research outcomes?

Our researchers produce impactful work across multiple formats: Peer-reviewed papers at major ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP); Research software, libraries, and datasets; Technical blog posts and research project websites; Conference presentations and posters. Apart Lab members have published 13 peer-reviewed since 2023 (6 main conference papers, 9 workshop acceptances). Our work has been cited by OpenAI's Superalignment team and Apart team members have contributed to Anthropic's "Sleeper Agents" paper

What is Apart Lab Studio?

Studio is an 8-week program that provides immediate expert support to promising hackathon teams. It consists of two phases: Dissemination (2-3 weeks): Transform your hackathon work into a polished write-up with guidance from experienced researchers Ideation (5-6 weeks): Explore new directions, develop variations of your ideas, and craft proposals that could attract research funding The Studio is designed to help you quickly determine the best format and scope for your work while building valuable research skills

What is Apart Lab Studio?

Studio is an 8-week program that provides immediate expert support to promising hackathon teams. It consists of two phases: Dissemination (2-3 weeks): Transform your hackathon work into a polished write-up with guidance from experienced researchers Ideation (5-6 weeks): Explore new directions, develop variations of your ideas, and craft proposals that could attract research funding The Studio is designed to help you quickly determine the best format and scope for your work while building valuable research skills

What is Apart Lab Studio?

Studio is an 8-week program that provides immediate expert support to promising hackathon teams. It consists of two phases: Dissemination (2-3 weeks): Transform your hackathon work into a polished write-up with guidance from experienced researchers Ideation (5-6 weeks): Explore new directions, develop variations of your ideas, and craft proposals that could attract research funding The Studio is designed to help you quickly determine the best format and scope for your work while building valuable research skills

What is the Apart Lab Fellowship?

The Fellowship is our high-investment research incubation program (3-6 months) focused on producing conference-quality research output. Fellows get full access to Lab resources and comprehensive support throughout their research journey

What is the Apart Lab Fellowship?

The Fellowship is our high-investment research incubation program (3-6 months) focused on producing conference-quality research output. Fellows get full access to Lab resources and comprehensive support throughout their research journey

What is the Apart Lab Fellowship?

The Fellowship is our high-investment research incubation program (3-6 months) focused on producing conference-quality research output. Fellows get full access to Lab resources and comprehensive support throughout their research journey

What support do participants receive?

Both programs include: Collaborative research environment; Support with dissemination and research engineering; Tailored research resources and guidance; API and cloud compute resources (e.g., GPU); Grant application assistance. The Fellowship additionally provides: Research project management; Extended project duration; More intensive support structure; Deeper engagement with research advisors

What support do participants receive?

Both programs include: Collaborative research environment; Support with dissemination and research engineering; Tailored research resources and guidance; API and cloud compute resources (e.g., GPU); Grant application assistance. The Fellowship additionally provides: Research project management; Extended project duration; More intensive support structure; Deeper engagement with research advisors

What support do participants receive?

Both programs include: Collaborative research environment; Support with dissemination and research engineering; Tailored research resources and guidance; API and cloud compute resources (e.g., GPU); Grant application assistance. The Fellowship additionally provides: Research project management; Extended project duration; More intensive support structure; Deeper engagement with research advisors

What is the time commitment?

Both programs are designed to be compatible with full-time employment and operate across all time zones. They require a minimum of 10 hours per week for meaningful progress, with: Studio: 5-8 week program duration. Fellowship: 3-6 month program with higher total time commitment. We particularly welcome experienced professionals who want to explore AI safety while maintaining their current roles. Our flexible, asynchronous structure enables participation from anywhere in the world, with our current lab members spread across the globe

What is the time commitment?

Both programs are designed to be compatible with full-time employment and operate across all time zones. They require a minimum of 10 hours per week for meaningful progress, with: Studio: 5-8 week program duration. Fellowship: 3-6 month program with higher total time commitment. We particularly welcome experienced professionals who want to explore AI safety while maintaining their current roles. Our flexible, asynchronous structure enables participation from anywhere in the world, with our current lab members spread across the globe

What is the time commitment?

Both programs are designed to be compatible with full-time employment and operate across all time zones. They require a minimum of 10 hours per week for meaningful progress, with: Studio: 5-8 week program duration. Fellowship: 3-6 month program with higher total time commitment. We particularly welcome experienced professionals who want to explore AI safety while maintaining their current roles. Our flexible, asynchronous structure enables participation from anywhere in the world, with our current lab members spread across the globe

How does remote collaboration work?

Both programs operate remotely and asynchronously via Discord and other collaboration tools. We hold regular online meetings for project teams and cohort-wide discussions, with flexible scheduling that accommodates all time zones. Our collaboration model is specifically designed to support working professionals and participants from any geographic location

How does remote collaboration work?

Both programs operate remotely and asynchronously via Discord and other collaboration tools. We hold regular online meetings for project teams and cohort-wide discussions, with flexible scheduling that accommodates all time zones. Our collaboration model is specifically designed to support working professionals and participants from any geographic location

How does remote collaboration work?

Both programs operate remotely and asynchronously via Discord and other collaboration tools. We hold regular online meetings for project teams and cohort-wide discussions, with flexible scheduling that accommodates all time zones. Our collaboration model is specifically designed to support working professionals and participants from any geographic location

Who owns the research?

Lab participants own their research and serve as lead authors on resulting publications. Authorship is shared based on substantial contributions, following standard academic practice

Who owns the research?

Lab participants own their research and serve as lead authors on resulting publications. Authorship is shared based on substantial contributions, following standard academic practice

Who owns the research?

Lab participants own their research and serve as lead authors on resulting publications. Authorship is shared based on substantial contributions, following standard academic practice

What are the primary research areas?

We focus on core AI safety topics including: Model evaluations; Model interpretability; Multi-agent systems; Technical tooling for AI governance; AI security

What are the primary research areas?

We focus on core AI safety topics including: Model evaluations; Model interpretability; Multi-agent systems; Technical tooling for AI governance; AI security

What are the primary research areas?

We focus on core AI safety topics including: Model evaluations; Model interpretability; Multi-agent systems; Technical tooling for AI governance; AI security

What are the diversity and inclusion policies?

Apart Lab aims to enable global participation in AI safety research based on capability rather than credentials. We actively work to support participants from diverse backgrounds and welcome discussions about additional support needs (contact@apartresearch.com)

What are the diversity and inclusion policies?

Apart Lab aims to enable global participation in AI safety research based on capability rather than credentials. We actively work to support participants from diverse backgrounds and welcome discussions about additional support needs (contact@apartresearch.com)

What are the diversity and inclusion policies?

Apart Lab aims to enable global participation in AI safety research based on capability rather than credentials. We actively work to support participants from diverse backgrounds and welcome discussions about additional support needs (contact@apartresearch.com)

Are there networking opportunities?

Yes, through: Project team collaboration; Support from research project managers and advisors; Cohort-wide activities; Integration with the broader Apart Lab community

Are there networking opportunities?

Yes, through: Project team collaboration; Support from research project managers and advisors; Cohort-wide activities; Integration with the broader Apart Lab community

Are there networking opportunities?

Yes, through: Project team collaboration; Support from research project managers and advisors; Cohort-wide activities; Integration with the broader Apart Lab community

Can fellows co-author with external researchers in the field?

Yes, Apart Lab supports collaboration and co-authoring with external researchers, subject to the relevance and alignment with the research project

Can fellows co-author with external researchers in the field?

Yes, Apart Lab supports collaboration and co-authoring with external researchers, subject to the relevance and alignment with the research project

Can fellows co-author with external researchers in the field?

Yes, Apart Lab supports collaboration and co-authoring with external researchers, subject to the relevance and alignment with the research project

Are stipends or other forms of financial support available?

We do not offer stipends but support you with API credits, cloud compute, as well as travel and conference participation support. Additionally, our Research Managers will actively help you to apply for funding for your research project

Are stipends or other forms of financial support available?

We do not offer stipends but support you with API credits, cloud compute, as well as travel and conference participation support. Additionally, our Research Managers will actively help you to apply for funding for your research project

Are stipends or other forms of financial support available?

We do not offer stipends but support you with API credits, cloud compute, as well as travel and conference participation support. Additionally, our Research Managers will actively help you to apply for funding for your research project

Will participants receive credentials for their fellowship involvement?

Participants will receive recognition for their involvement primarily via authorship on any publications. Participants will also be able to list Apart Research as their affiliation on lab-related publications

Will participants receive credentials for their fellowship involvement?

Participants will receive recognition for their involvement primarily via authorship on any publications. Participants will also be able to list Apart Research as their affiliation on lab-related publications

Will participants receive credentials for their fellowship involvement?

Participants will receive recognition for their involvement primarily via authorship on any publications. Participants will also be able to list Apart Research as their affiliation on lab-related publications

How does project team collaboration work?

Apart Lab helps setting up teams for efficient collaboration, with clear roles and responsibilities, owned and driven by the lab member themselves but with support and guidance from Apart Lab mentors

How does project team collaboration work?

Apart Lab helps setting up teams for efficient collaboration, with clear roles and responsibilities, owned and driven by the lab member themselves but with support and guidance from Apart Lab mentors

How does project team collaboration work?

Apart Lab helps setting up teams for efficient collaboration, with clear roles and responsibilities, owned and driven by the lab member themselves but with support and guidance from Apart Lab mentors

How is project progress monitored and evaluated?

Progress is monitored through written updates and regular check-ins, project milestones, and feedback sessions

How is project progress monitored and evaluated?

Progress is monitored through written updates and regular check-ins, project milestones, and feedback sessions

How is project progress monitored and evaluated?

Progress is monitored through written updates and regular check-ins, project milestones, and feedback sessions

How is feedback provided?

Feedback at Apart Lab happens in meetings with Apart Lab mentors as well as peer-to-peer within the project teams and the lab community

How is feedback provided?

Feedback at Apart Lab happens in meetings with Apart Lab mentors as well as peer-to-peer within the project teams and the lab community

How is feedback provided?

Feedback at Apart Lab happens in meetings with Apart Lab mentors as well as peer-to-peer within the project teams and the lab community

How can I apply to join Apart Lab?

There is no application. To join the lab, join one of our Apart Sprints. We invite the most promising teams to join the Apart Lab

How can I apply to join Apart Lab?

There is no application. To join the lab, join one of our Apart Sprints. We invite the most promising teams to join the Apart Lab

How can I apply to join Apart Lab?

There is no application. To join the lab, join one of our Apart Sprints. We invite the most promising teams to join the Apart Lab

Who can join the Apart Lab fellowship?

The fellowship is open to individuals with a strong interest in AI safety research and the required skills, as demonstrated during one of our Apart Sprints. No formal credentials are required

Who can join the Apart Lab fellowship?

The fellowship is open to individuals with a strong interest in AI safety research and the required skills, as demonstrated during one of our Apart Sprints. No formal credentials are required

Who can join the Apart Lab fellowship?

The fellowship is open to individuals with a strong interest in AI safety research and the required skills, as demonstrated during one of our Apart Sprints. No formal credentials are required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apart Lab?

Apart Lab is a research accelerator that helps fast-track careers in AI safety research through two core programs: Apart Lab Studio and the Apart Lab Fellowship. We specialize in rapidly transforming promising weekend hackathon projects into impactful research contributions. Our programs provide immediate expert support and a flexible path to maximize the impact of your work - whether that's through a compelling blog post, technical demo, or peer-reviewed paper

How long does the Apart Lab fellowship take?

The fellowship aims for efficiency and timeliness, but the exact duration will depend on capacity of the involved team members and difficulty of the research project. We aim to complete the project (typically, with a publication-ready draft) within three to six months

How can I join Apart Lab?

The entry point is participating in an Apart Sprint (our weekend research hackathon). Outstanding teams are immediately invited to Apart Lab Studio - no separate application needed. From there, promising projects that are a great fit for deeper research may be invited to the Apart Lab Fellowship. We welcome participants from any country and actively support professionals looking to explore a transition into AI safety research. Our progressive structure lets you explore AI safety research at the pace and commitment level that works for you - from a weekend hackathon to the 8-week studio program to a multi-month research fellowship

What are the typical research outcomes?

Our researchers produce impactful work across multiple formats: Peer-reviewed papers at major ML conferences (NeurIPS, ICLR, ACL, EMNLP); Research software, libraries, and datasets; Technical blog posts and research project websites; Conference presentations and posters. Apart Lab members have published 13 peer-reviewed since 2023 (6 main conference papers, 9 workshop acceptances). Our work has been cited by OpenAI's Superalignment team and Apart team members have contributed to Anthropic's "Sleeper Agents" paper

What is Apart Lab Studio?

Studio is an 8-week program that provides immediate expert support to promising hackathon teams. It consists of two phases: Dissemination (2-3 weeks): Transform your hackathon work into a polished write-up with guidance from experienced researchers Ideation (5-6 weeks): Explore new directions, develop variations of your ideas, and craft proposals that could attract research funding The Studio is designed to help you quickly determine the best format and scope for your work while building valuable research skills

What is the Apart Lab Fellowship?

The Fellowship is our high-investment research incubation program (3-6 months) focused on producing conference-quality research output. Fellows get full access to Lab resources and comprehensive support throughout their research journey

What support do participants receive?

Both programs include: Collaborative research environment; Support with dissemination and research engineering; Tailored research resources and guidance; API and cloud compute resources (e.g., GPU); Grant application assistance. The Fellowship additionally provides: Research project management; Extended project duration; More intensive support structure; Deeper engagement with research advisors

What is the time commitment?

Both programs are designed to be compatible with full-time employment and operate across all time zones. They require a minimum of 10 hours per week for meaningful progress, with: Studio: 5-8 week program duration. Fellowship: 3-6 month program with higher total time commitment. We particularly welcome experienced professionals who want to explore AI safety while maintaining their current roles. Our flexible, asynchronous structure enables participation from anywhere in the world, with our current lab members spread across the globe

How does remote collaboration work?

Both programs operate remotely and asynchronously via Discord and other collaboration tools. We hold regular online meetings for project teams and cohort-wide discussions, with flexible scheduling that accommodates all time zones. Our collaboration model is specifically designed to support working professionals and participants from any geographic location

Who owns the research?

Lab participants own their research and serve as lead authors on resulting publications. Authorship is shared based on substantial contributions, following standard academic practice

What are the primary research areas?

We focus on core AI safety topics including: Model evaluations; Model interpretability; Multi-agent systems; Technical tooling for AI governance; AI security

What are the diversity and inclusion policies?

Apart Lab aims to enable global participation in AI safety research based on capability rather than credentials. We actively work to support participants from diverse backgrounds and welcome discussions about additional support needs (contact@apartresearch.com)

Are there networking opportunities?

Yes, through: Project team collaboration; Support from research project managers and advisors; Cohort-wide activities; Integration with the broader Apart Lab community

Can fellows co-author with external researchers in the field?

Yes, Apart Lab supports collaboration and co-authoring with external researchers, subject to the relevance and alignment with the research project

Are stipends or other forms of financial support available?

We do not offer stipends but support you with API credits, cloud compute, as well as travel and conference participation support. Additionally, our Research Managers will actively help you to apply for funding for your research project

Will participants receive credentials for their fellowship involvement?

Participants will receive recognition for their involvement primarily via authorship on any publications. Participants will also be able to list Apart Research as their affiliation on lab-related publications

How does project team collaboration work?

Apart Lab helps setting up teams for efficient collaboration, with clear roles and responsibilities, owned and driven by the lab member themselves but with support and guidance from Apart Lab mentors

How is project progress monitored and evaluated?

Progress is monitored through written updates and regular check-ins, project milestones, and feedback sessions

How is feedback provided?

Feedback at Apart Lab happens in meetings with Apart Lab mentors as well as peer-to-peer within the project teams and the lab community

How can I apply to join Apart Lab?

There is no application. To join the lab, join one of our Apart Sprints. We invite the most promising teams to join the Apart Lab

Who can join the Apart Lab fellowship?

The fellowship is open to individuals with a strong interest in AI safety research and the required skills, as demonstrated during one of our Apart Sprints. No formal credentials are required