Step 01
Browse
Explore the selection of mentors. Some offer pre-defined projects to join, while others are open to mentoring fellows who propose their own ideas. You can apply to up to three mentors, so choose carefully.
Sentient Futures · 10-week Program
Project Incubator
A 10-week program pairing fellows with mentors to work on projects aimed at improving the welfare of future sentient beings, across animal welfare, artificial minds, and AI governance.
Applications open
Apply to mentor
Mentor applications are open for the 2026 cohort.
Apply by July 8, 2026. The program runs August 15 to October 30, 2026, fully remote.
Overview
Three stages over ten weeks, working closely with a mentor.
Step 02
Ideate
If proposing your own project, take time to develop an idea that's both feasible to execute and addresses a real need. Our brief ideation guide outlines the types of projects we're excited by, with sample ideas and funding paths.
Step 03
Execute
Over 8 weeks, work with your mentor (weekly check-ins + independent work) to deliver a finished, standalone output (or, for larger efforts, a strong intermediate output with a clear plan to take it to completion).
At a glance
Key details about the upcoming cohort.
Dates
August 15 – October 30, 2026
10 weeks · remote
Eligibility
Open to all
Anyone committed to improving the future for sentient beings is welcome to apply.
Time Commitment
5–10 hrs/week
Independent project work, plus a weekly call with your mentor.
Cause areas
Themes we're particularly excited to incubate projects in.
Mentors
Browse. Filter. Apply. Use the gallery to find mentors by topic and project format. Read their profiles carefully, then apply to your top three preferred mentors. You can apply to mentor-led projects, propose your own idea, or both.
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