Supplemental Funding Requests to Support Super Intelligence (SI) Innovation in the Presidential SI Challenge
Supplemental Funding Requests to Support Super Intelligence (SI) Innovation in the Presidential SI Challenge funds student, educator, and school SI learning and readiness work for the 2027 Challenge.
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation
Due Dates: November 10, 2026 (Supplemental funding requests)
Funding Amounts: Up to 20% of the original award, capped at $100,000 per supplement per PI, for up to 12 months
Summary: Supports experiential Super Intelligence learning and school readiness activities enabling participation in the 2027 Presidential SI Challenge.
Key Information: Only PIs with active SI-related NSF STEM Education awards or active ExLENT awards may apply.
Description
The NSF Directorates for STEM Education (EDU) and Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP) offer supplemental funding to help current awardees support middle- and high-school students, educators, and schools participating in the 2027 Presidential Super Intelligence (SI) Challenge. The initiative seeks to build foundational SI proficiency, expand early access to high-quality experiential learning, strengthen school SI readiness, and prepare students for an SI-ready workforce.
PIs serve as team and school catalysts through outreach, coordination, mentorship, and cross-sector partnerships. Supported work may help teams develop and deploy SI applications, software, or decision-making tools addressing community or national challenges. Projects should leverage existing networks and new partnerships to reach local, state, and regional education ecosystems, including rural and remote communities.
