Harvard Business School (HBS) AI Institute Associates Program
The Harvard Business School AI Institute Associates Program funds Harvard faculty research on artificial intelligence’s impact in business through field experiments and high-impact studies.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: Spring 2026 (Applications now open) | Award period ends June 30, 2027
Funding Amounts: ~$50,000 per project for 1 year; microgrant format; direct costs only
Summary: Supports Harvard faculty research on AI's impact in business, prioritizing field experiments and high-impact projects.
Key Information: Open only to Harvard University faculty; one award per applicant; funds expire June 30, 2027.
Description
The Harvard Business School (HBS) AI Institute Associates Program is designed to advance research on the transformative effects of artificial intelligence within business and organizational contexts. The program supports innovative, field-based experiments, high-impact "moonshot" projects, and pilot studies that generate actionable insights for industry and society. Emphasis is placed on projects with practical implications, and the initiative encourages interdisciplinary collaboration among Harvard faculty.
