Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education
Lilly Endowment's AIHE initiative funds Indiana colleges to research, plan, and implement strategies addressing artificial intelligence's impact on higher education, student outcomes, and workforce readiness.
Funder: Lilly Endowment
Due Dates: December 1, 2025 (Phase 1 planning grant letter) | May 1, 2026 (Phase 2 implementation grant proposal & collaboration concept paper) | September 25, 2026 (Full Phase 2 collaboration proposal for invited groups)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500M total; Phase 1 planning grants: $125,000–$300,000; Phase 2 implementation: $5M–$25M; Phase 2 collaboration: up to $40M (higher for extraordinary proposals)
Summary: Multi-phase initiative supporting Indiana colleges and universities to assess and address the impact of artificial intelligence on their institutions and students.
Key Information: Only Indiana colleges and universities are eligible; participation in Phase 1 is encouraged but not required for Phase 2.
Description
The Lilly Endowment's Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education (AIHE) initiative is a major, multi-year grant program designed to help Indiana colleges and universities respond to the evolving challenges and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence. The initiative supports institutions in developing or expanding strategies that improve educational opportunities, student outcomes, and workforce readiness in a future shaped by AI. Funding is offered through a two-phase process: Phase 1 planning grants and Phase 2 implementation and collaboration grants. The initiative encourages a broad range of projects, allowing institutions flexibility to address their specific needs and contexts related to AI adoption, integration, and impact.
