Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence
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- Opportunity number
- 20251210-RAI
- Applications due
- Award size
- Up to $750,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Humanities
- Eligible applicants
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- Special District Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- County Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- State Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- City/Township Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Points of contact
- Full announcement
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) is seeking applications for the Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence program, which aims to establish collaborative research centers focused on understanding the legal, ethical, and societal implications of AI technologies. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions, state and local governments, and federally recognized tribal governments. The program requires proposed centers to explore AI's social and cultural aspects through at least two scholarly activities, such as collaborative research, conferences, symposia, workshops, or digital tool creation. Evaluation criteria will likely emphasize the project's specific research focus on AI implications, potential to advance humanities research beyond the grant period, and plans for public engagement and long-term sustainability. The application deadline is October 1, 2025, with anticipated award announcements in April 2026 and project start dates between May 1, 2026, and April 1, 2027.
NEH will award approximately $2,500,000 across an estimated 5 grants, with each award up to $500,000 (approximately $200,000 per year) for a 36-month period. The federal assistance listing number is 45.161, and the funding is specifically targeted at supporting scholarly collaborative projects that generate new insights into the humanities dimensions of artificial intelligence. Successful centers will be expected to produce tangible research outputs, engage in interdisciplinary scholarship, and contribute to a broader understanding of AI's impact on society. The place of performance will be within the United States, with the expectation that awarded institutions will establish robust research centers dedicated to exploring the complex intersections of AI and humanities.
Synopsis
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Research is accepting applications for the Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence program. The purpose of this program is to support the establishment of new collaborative humanities research centers focused on gaining a clearer understanding of AI and its implications for the United States. A center is a sustained collaboration among multiple scholars focused on exploring the humanities implications of AI through two or more related scholarly activities.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| AI centers NOFO 2025.pdf |
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