AI and the Workforce
The AI and the Workforce grant from the Institute for Humane Studies funds research on the long-term effects of artificial intelligence on employment, productivity, and economic opportunity.
Funder: Institute for Humane Studies
Due Dates: December 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; larger awards possible for exceptional proposals.
Summary: Supports academic research on the long-term impact of AI on employment, productivity, and economic opportunity.
Description
This grant supports scholarly research examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, productivity, economic opportunity, and occupational change. The Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) seeks projects that address the long-term effects of AI on the labor market, with a particular interest in interdisciplinary approaches. Deliverables may include peer-reviewed articles, policy white papers, or research databases intended for both academic and policy audiences. The initiative aims to fill gaps in rigorous, long-term research on AI's workforce implications and encourages innovative, impactful scholarship.
