Responsible Computing Challenge funding opportunity
Mozilla's Responsible Computing Challenge funds interdisciplinary undergraduate curricula that bridge computing, STEM, and the humanities to foster responsible technology education.
Funder: Mozilla Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (LOI) | February 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $125,000 per institution; supports projects up to 2 years; approx. 10 awards expected.
Summary: Funds interdisciplinary teams to develop undergraduate curricula bridging computing, STEM, and the humanities for responsible technology education.
Key Information: Open to accredited U.S. higher ed institutions; outputs must be openly licensed; standalone ethics courses not eligible.
Description
The Responsible Computing Challenge, supported by the Mozilla Foundation (with the Mellon Foundation), funds innovative, interdisciplinary curricular models that connect Computer Science and related STEM fields with the Humanities and Social Sciences. The program seeks to foster collaboration across disciplines to develop undergraduate curricula and pedagogy that bridge technical and social perspectives, preparing students to design and use technology responsibly. Projects are expected to integrate themes such as social context, critical inquiry, and cultural sensitivity, and may include course redesigns, new course development, co-curricular activities, and community partnerships. Grantees join a global community of practice, contributing to the broader movement for responsible technology education.
