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