Funder: Sloan Foundation

Due Dates: Rolling (Letters of Inquiry accepted year-round)

Funding Amounts: No fixed minimum or maximum; funding is project-dependent and typically covers workshops, prototyping, or early-stage research.

Summary: Supports early-stage projects clarifying needs and strategies in emerging technology, especially AI and automation in science where traditional funding is scarce.

Key Information: Submit a Letter of Inquiry before a full proposal; unsolicited proposals are not accepted.