The Institute for Humane Studies' AI and the Workforce grant funds interdisciplinary research on how AI is transforming jobs, productivity, and economic opportunity.
Funder: Institute for Humane Studies
Due Dates: December 15, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $20,000 per project; larger awards considered for exceptional proposals; no overhead/indirect costs allowed.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary research on AI’s impact on employment, productivity, and economic opportunity.
This grant opportunity from the Institute for Humane Studies is designed to support academic research investigating how artificial intelligence (AI) shapes employment, productivity, occupational change, economic opportunity, and innovation over time. The program seeks proposals that bridge multiple disciplines and provide long-term, data-driven insights into the evolving relationship between AI and the workforce. Deliverables may include peer-reviewed publications, policy white papers, or research databases. The initiative aims to inform ongoing debates and generate resources valuable to scholars, policymakers, and the broader public.