Deadline: February 2, 2026
Overview
The topic for the 2026-2027 cycle is Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Arts and Humanities. The increasing use of AI tools has necessitated an understanding of how these emerging technologies shape human expression, creativity, culture and society. We invite proposals for projects that explore AI’s potential as a tool and as a subject for critical analysis, illuminating ethical, cultural, and philosophical issues while also pushing the limits of artistic practice and humanistic scholarship.
Program Eligibility
If applicants have access to initial start-up funds from the university, they must make clear why additional resources are required. An individual may serve as Principal Investigator (PI) or co-PI on only one proposal submission.
Proposal Review
All proposals will be reviewed by the Advisory Committee for Scholarship and Research (ACSR). Their evaluations will be sent to the President, Provost, and Vice President for Research for final decisions. It is essential that proposals clearly communicate to all reviewers outside of the proposal discipline what is proposed and why it is important. The following are the evaluation criteria.
- Originality, Novelty, significance, quality and future impact of the proposed research
- Ability to attract future federal, state, philanthropic or private funding
- Strength of record of achievement of the proposer or team (the Office of Sponsored Research will supply current and pending data to the ACSR for submitters)
Proposal Preparation
Funding is available for awards between $10,000 and $50,000. Applicants are encouraged to discuss proposal and budget preparation with the staff of the Office of Sponsored Programs. Completed packages must be submitted electronically to the . The proposal deadline for the program is 5:00 pm on February 2, 2026.