Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence 20251210-RAI
Sponsor: NEHInternal Deadline: 08/07/2025Institutional Submission Limit: 1Sponsor Deadline: 10/01/2025Program Website
The Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence program aims to support a more holistic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) in the modern world through the creation of new humanities research centers on artificial intelligence at eligible institutions.
A center supports collaboration among scholars to explore a specific topic through research, as well as spreading knowledge about that research through educational or outreach activities. Centers may include scholars from diverse disciplines, but must be focused on asking humanities questions and should be led by humanists.
Successful applicants will work to establish a sustainable center and engage in at least two activities that support research into the social and cultural aspects of AI. Appropriate activities may include but are not limited to: collaborative research and writing efforts; workshops and lecture series; education and mentoring; and the creation of digital tools to increase or advance scholarly discourse about AI.
Only one application per institution is permitted in this competition. For the purposes of this limitation, branch campuses are considered separately and each may submit one application.
Submission Process
Limited submissions MUST be coordinated with the Office of the Vice President for Research.
If interested in applying for this opportunity, please combine the following items into a single PDF and email to resdev@mailbox.sc.edu by 5pm on the INTERNAL DEADLINE above:
- Cover page with grant program name & number (if applicable) to which you are applying, your project title, PI (name, department/unit, & email), and list of co-PIs/key collaborators (name & department/unit)
- a two-page project abstract addressing key components/criteria for this specific grant program (review the “Narrative” section beginning on page 9 of the NOFO), include the thematic focus, how it relates to the goals of the Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence program, and an overview of the proposed activities and deliverables. Please note and address the following from the NOFO: Competitive applications articulate why a center is needed and why the chosen research focus fits [our] institutional context
- a 2-3 page CV/biosketch for the PI