AI and Education Initiative Faculty Research Grants

AI and Education Initiative Faculty Research Grants is sponsored by Boston University. This program supports faculty-led research on artificial intelligence and education, aiming to evolve and advance Boston University's research in this area and accelerate research for future funding and broader impact.

Funding Opportunity: AI and Education Faculty Research Grant | Rafik Hariri Institute for Computing and Computational Science & Engineering Funding Opportunity: AI and Education Faculty Research Grant AI and Education Faculty Research Grant ($15,000) The AI and Education Faculty Research Grants support faculty-driven research efforts.

The mission is to evolve and advance Boston University’s research in AI and Education, accelerating research for future funding and broader impact. Grant funding include $15,000 to support faculty-led research on AI and Education.

The intersection of AI and Education is broadly defined, and could include, for example: Design of AI technology for learners, teachers, schools, education systems Issues of equity, accessibility, fairness, accountability, transparency and ethics in AI and education Computing and computational literacies or data sciences and data literacies as domains for the development and study of educational theory and practice critical to designing equitable, just and humanizing learning environments across the life span The solicitation period is currently closed.

Check back for announcements on the next solicitation period. The AI and Education Research Grants offer $15,000 to faculty-led research on AI and Education. In addition to funding, awardees are provided a variety of opportunities to collaborate with other researchers affiliated with the Institute and interact with high profile leaders in computing-enabled and data driven areas through the Institute’s Distinguished Speaker Series.

Awardees also have access to request administrative resources such as event planning, communication and grant support from the Hariri Institute’s Administrative Staff. There may be additional funding available from Digital Learning & Innovation for projects that focus on teaching and learning at BU. Please highlight relevant connections in your application.

The solicitation period is currently closed. Check back for announcements on the next solicitation period. Candidates are full time faculty from any college or department at BU who are pursuing research at the intersection of AI and Education.

The budget justification provides a clear explanation of how each expense supports the research and professional development. All expenses are reasonable and directly related to the proposed project. The budget justification outlines expenses and their relevance to the research project, but some aspects may lack clarity or detail.

Most expenses are reasonable and related to the project. The budget justification lacks detail and may not effectively explain how some expenses are related to the research or professional development. Some expenses may be unclear or appear less relevant.

Overall Strength of Research The proposed research demonstrates exceptional strength, displaying a deep understanding of the topic and a strong research plan. It is likely to have a significant impact on AI and Education research. The proposed research demonstrates good strength, showcasing a solid understanding of the topic and a well-developed research plan.

It has the potential to make a positive contribution to AI and Education research. The proposed research shows potential but may lack strong elements of strength or depth. It may require further development to become more robust and impactful in AI and Education research.

The proposed research is highly innovative and novel, breaking new ground in the field of AI and Education. It is likely to advance the state of knowledge significantly. The proposed research is novel and innovative, introducing fresh perspectives or approaches to AI and Education.

It has the potential to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. The proposed research shows some potential for novelty but may not introduce significantly new ideas or approaches. It may require further exploration to enhance its novelty.

The proposed research has the potential for a substantial impact, with clear relevance to AI and Education research. It is likely to contribute significantly to addressing relevant challenges and advancing the field. The proposed research has the potential for a positive impact on AI and Education research, addressing relevant issues and contributing to the field’s progress.

The proposed research shows some potential for impact but may not address significant challenges or contribute substantially to AI and Education research. It may require further development to enhance its impact potential. The research shows some potential to lead to subsequent funding but may require improvement or further development to enhance its attractiveness to funding agencies.

Capacity in AI and Education The team’s capacity to complete work at the intersection of AI and Education is exceptional, with a demonstrated track record of expertise and collaboration in both fields. The team’s qualifications and experience are likely to significantly enhance the success and impact of the proposed research.

The team’s capacity to complete work at the intersection of AI and Education is proficient, with a solid background in both areas. The team’s qualifications and experience contribute positively to the proposed research.

The team’s capacity to complete work at the intersection of AI and Education is developing, with some members having relevant expertise, but others may require further development or collaboration to fully support the research in this field. Outstanding overall application. Project has clear potential as highly impactful and relevant to AI and Education research.

Strongly recommended. Strong overall application. Demonstrates good potential impact and relevance to AI and Education research.

Recommended. Adequate overall application. Shows potential but lacks clarity or completeness in some areas and/or not clearly relevant to AI and Education.

May require improvement or further development. Research Statement (2 pages). The statement should lay out the background and rationale for a research study, and its relevance to the AI and Education Initiative.

It should also offer an explanation of research design (methods, procedure, analysis plan, etc.), figures, and other important aspects of the project. Budget justification (1 page). List of the expenses funds would be used for, and how the expenses would support the research.

Example expenses could include, but are not limited to: conference travel, research equipment, professional development, participant/school incentives, research assistants, etc. This award cannot be used for tuition. Research Team (max 300 words). Describe the capacity of the research team to pursue research activities, noting contributions and accomplishments.

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