Ohio State University's TDAI Research Pilot Teams grant supports interdisciplinary projects using AI and data science to tackle major societal challenges and generate preliminary research results.
Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically up to $50,000 for one year; some projects funded at lower levels ($10,000–$51,000)
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary research teams at Ohio State using AI and data science to address major societal challenges and generate preliminary results for extramural funding.
The TDAI Research Pilot Teams grant, offered by the Ohio State University Translational Data Analytics Institute (TDAI), provides internal funding and support for interdisciplinary research teams at Ohio State. The program is designed to catalyze innovative, data-driven projects that leverage AI and advanced data science methodologies to tackle pressing societal challenges. Funding is intended to help teams generate preliminary data, develop proofs of concept, and position themselves for competitive external grant applications. Priority is given to projects addressing responsible data science, health and well-being, environmental sustainability, and foundational AI research, but proposals from any discipline that use big data and AI are encouraged.