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Andrius Kulikauskas: I am working below on my proposal to the California Institute for Machine Consciousness.

• Submission Process: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
• How to Submit: Upload your proposal here

Submission Guidelines: We welcome proposals that clearly articulate the research question, methodology, expected outcomes, and potential impact. Proposals should demonstrate understanding and alignment with CIMC's epistemology and be geared toward actionable research — whether theoretical, experimental, or applied.

Content guidelines: Please include your response to the following questions:

• What is your current working definition of consciousness? (≤ 200 words)
• How would you test for machine consciousness? (≤ 200 words)
• Why is CIMC the right organization to fund this project? (≤ 200 words)

Timeline & budget note: CIMC prioritizes up to 6-month work plans (max initial funding USD 100,000). If your vision extends beyond six months, clearly list the milestones and deliverables you will complete in the initial window.

Length: < 4,000 words

Research Proposal for the California Institute of Machine Consciousness

Abstract: A concise summary of the research objectives and significance (up to 250 words).

Research objectives: Research questions, goals and testable hypotheses.

Methodology: Detailed description of research methods, design, tools, frameworks, and/or analytical approaches you intend to use.

• The AI Capabilities and Alignment Consensus Project
  • Special Issue of Royal Society Philosophical Transactions A. World models, A(G)I, and the Hard problem(s) of life-mind continuity: Towards a unified understanding of natural and artificial intelligence.

Expected outcomes: Summary of the spectrum of possible research results and their potential impact on the field of machine consciousness.

Timeline: Deliverables and their timeline.

Budget Justification: Outline and explain the proposed budget.

Team and collaborators

Appendices (if applicable)