Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence

Background
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Research Programs is accepting applications for the Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence (AI) program. Launched through NEH’s new Humanities Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence initiative, the purpose of the program is to create new humanities research centers on AI at eligible institutions. Centers must focus their scholarly activities on exploring the ethical, legal, or societal implications of AI, as outlined by the 2023 National Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Strategic Plan.
NEH is particularly interested in Centers that explore the impacts of AI-related technologies in the areas of equity, privacy, or civil rights.

Grant Details
The notice solicits applications for the Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence (AI) program offered by the Division of Research Programs. The program aims to support research and development in the humanities to understand and address the ethical, legal, and societal consequences of AI. The program will 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 AI in the modern world.
The Centers must propose to create a Center with a specific research focus related to the ethical, legal, and societal implications of AI. They should engage in at least two activities that support research into the ethical, legal, and social implications of AI.
The project outcomes must address the Center’s chosen thematic focus and convey interpretive humanities work.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, accredited institutions of higher education (public or nonprofit), state and local governments and their agencies, and federally recognized Native American Tribal governments.
Existing AI research centers are not eligible in this competition.

Period of Performance
The period of performance is up to 36 months with projects starting between October 1, 2024, and September 1, 2025.

Grant Value
Approximately $1,000,000 will be awarded among an estimated 2 recipients. Each grant can be up to $500,000 for 36 months with a maximum of $200,000 per year.
Applicants may also request an additional $250,000 in federal matching funds.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed at eligible institutions in the United States or its jurisdictions.