Get paid to do you own ML research (Cat's grant)
Summary
Cat's Grant offers funding for independent machine learning research, allowing researchers to retain IP rights while providing minimal oversight and flexible reporting requirements.
Why It Matters
This initiative empowers researchers in the machine learning field by providing financial support and autonomy, fostering innovation and exploration in AI without the constraints typically associated with traditional funding sources. It also encourages collaboration and knowledge sharing within the research community.
Key Takeaways
- Grants available in sizes of $10k, $50k, or $100k for a duration of 10 months.
- Researchers maintain ownership of their intellectual property and can commercialize their findings.
- The application process includes a simple email submission followed by two screening calls.
- Weekly and monthly reporting is required, but the expectations are designed to be low-barrier.
- Research topics can vary widely, with a focus on machine learning and AI-related fields.
Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitloginGet paid to do you own ML research (Cat's grant)6 points by notacat on May 13, 2024 | hide | past | favorite | 2 commentsI'm launching an experimental research grant that I call Cat's grant (I'll find a better name later).tldr: - you get paid to do your own research and report to me - you keep IP/ownership rights - 10 months duration - choose a grant size of $10k, $50k or $100k total (paid in monthly chunks) - Apply by sending an email to not_a_cat@fastmail.comHow it works: You specify the grant size when applying: 10k, 50k and 100k. This total amount will be distributed over a period of 10 months. I will review each application within 1 week. The deadline to apply is June 9. The start date is flexible and can be the start of June, July, August or September. The total budget I will allocate to this is around 100-200k I haven't yet made a proper contract reviewed by lawyers. If interest is strong enough, I will do it and try hard to keep the spirit of what is said here. The contract will be under Swiss law.Rationale: I get to meet cool people, promote and follow cool research. You get to do the research you want with little red tape (I'll be the sole decision maker for applications. Paperwork will be done with the help of other people).Application process: You choose the grant size you apply for. You can apply to multiple ones at the same time. Then, you may be accepted for one grant option or rejected for al...
