2026 Seed Grants - Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI
Stanford HAI Seed Grants fund multidisciplinary research projects advancing human-centered AI, intelligence, human augmentation, and the societal impacts of AI.
Funder: Stanford University
Due Dates: August 18, 2026 (Full proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000 per award for a 12-month project; ~25 grants expected.
Summary: Funding for innovative, multidisciplinary research advancing human-centered AI, intelligence, human augmentation, and societal impact.
Key Information: PI eligibility limited to Stanford faculty; affiliates only.
Description
The Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) offers seed grants to support novel, ambitious, and speculative research projects that advance human-centered uses of AI and data science. The program encourages proposals from a wide range of disciplines—including the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, biomedicine, and engineering—and is especially interested in projects that foster multidisciplinary collaboration. Priority is given to research aligning with HAI’s core principles: understanding intelligence, augmenting human capabilities, and exploring AI’s societal impacts. Proposals should demonstrate innovation, intellectual merit, and a clear potential to catalyze further research support, while integrating ethical and societal considerations.
