Limited Submission Opportunity: National Endowment for Humanities (NEH) Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence 2025
URL: https://www.neh.gov/program/humanities-research-centers-artificial-intelligence
OBJECTIVES
The Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence program aims to create new centers of scholarly discourse and learning, each one a nexus for collaborative efforts that reach across disciplinary lines to gain a more holistic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) in the modern world, especially its implications for the US. Competitive centers typically identify a specific topical, methodological, or disciplinary lens through which to study AI and its societal implications. NEH is particularly interested in projects that explore the ramifications of AI for the nation, including its economic competitiveness and national security, as well as civil rights, civil liberties, privacy, and human flourishing.
Proposals should work to establish a sustainable center and engage in at least two activities that support research into the social and cultural aspects of AI, which may include but are not limited to: collaborative research and writing efforts; workshops and lecture series; education and mentoring; convenings, like conferences, symposia, and workshops; and the creation of digital tools to increase or advance scholarly discourse about AI.
FUNDING INFORMATION
Up to $500,000 in outright funds + $250,000 in federal matching funds ($750,000 total) for 3 years.
ELIGIBILITY
Any BU-based researchers looking to collaborate in creating this center or be involved with developing its activities are eligible to communicate their interest as described below.
In general, only organizations defined as 501(c)(3), accredited institutions of higher education, state or local government (or their agencies), and federally recognized Native American Tribal governments are eligible to apply.
INTERNAL COORDINATION
For this LSO, the Office of Research and Research Development are coordinating a BU submission. As such, there will be no internal competition.
Investigators interested in being a part of a coordinated submission should send an email to munjanja@bu.edu and research@bu.edu, addressed to Lloyd Munjanja by 8/15/2025.
DEADLINES
Expression of Interest Due: Friday, August 15, 2025 by 5:00 pm ET
External Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025