In your application to this program, you must propose to create a Center with a specific research focus related to the ethical, legal, or societal implications of AI. A Center is a sustained collaboration among multiple scholars focused on exploring the humanities implications of AI through two or more related scholarly activities. Competitive Centers typically identify a specific topical, methodological, or disciplinary lens through which to focus their efforts. NEH particularly encourages Centers interested in equity, privacy, and civil-rights topics. Centers should aim to advance humanities research on their chosen topic beyond the period of the grant.
In addition to establishing the Center, your project should engage in at least two activities that support research into the ethical, legal, or societal implications of AI. Appropriate activities may include, but are not limited to, collaborative research and writing efforts; education and mentoring; convenings, such as conferences, symposia, and workshop; lecture series; and the creation of digital tools to increase or advance scholarly discourse about AI. You must present a plan to disseminate the results of each activity. Allowable costs include, but are not limited to, salary replacement; compensation of collaborators, post-doctoral students, consultants, and research assistants; fringe benefits; the purchase of computing equipment or software; and travel, lodging, and per diem costs for lecturers or convening participants. Anticipated awards: Each applicant may request up to $500,000, (with a maximum of $200,000 per year) plus an additional $250,000 in federal matching funds. This includes the sum of direct and indirect costs.
Period of performance: You may request a period of performance up to 36 months with a start date between October 1, 2025, and September 1, 2026.
Cost Sharing/Match Required: Not required unless federal matching funds are requested
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