Harvard Business School (HBS) AI Institute Associates Program
Forecasted
The Harvard Business School AI Institute Associates Program funds Harvard faculty research on how AI is transforming business through practical experiments and innovative studies.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: Microgrants; over $800,000 awarded to date across 25+ projects; typical award is for early-stage or pilot research.
Summary: Supports Harvard faculty research on the transformative impact of AI in business, emphasizing practical, large-scale experiments and high-impact ideas.
Key Information: Only Harvard University faculty are eligible to apply.
Description
The Harvard Business School (HBS) AI Institute Associates Program is designed to advance innovative research on how artificial intelligence is transforming business organizations. The program prioritizes large-scale, field-based experiments that deliver actionable insights and practical applications for industry, as well as pilot studies and high-impact, groundbreaking ideas at the intersection of AI and business. Funding is intended to help Harvard faculty generate early-stage findings that can inform future research and practice.
