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AI Explorer Grants is sponsored by The University of Iowa - Information Technology Services. AI Explorer Grants support University of Iowa faculty and staff in experimenting with practical, responsible uses of generative AI to enhance teaching, learning, administrative work, and research. Recipients gain access to the University of Iowa's ChatGPT Edu workspace.
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AI Explorer Grants | Information Technology Services - The University of Iowa What's possible with an AI Explorers Grant? AI Explorer Grants support faculty and staff who want to experiment with practical, responsible uses of generative AI.
Grant recipients receive access to the University of Iowa's ChatGPT Edu workspace to pilot ideas into action that enhance teaching and learning, streamline administrative work, advance research, or improve everyday workflows. These grants are designed to encourage thoughtful experimentation and shared learning across the University of Iowa campus.
Further information about the University of Iowa's ChatGPT Edu workspace, please see: How to Use ChatGPT Edu Support Page The AI Explorer Grants are designed to support hands-on experimentation with generative AI in real university contexts.
Whether you want to streamline a repetitive task, analyze data in new ways, enhance teaching materials, or improve an administrative workflow, this program gives you the space and the tool to try it out. In return, we ask participants to share what they learn. Your experience helps us better understand where AI adds value, where it falls short, and how it can best support our campus community.
Responsible use is central to this work. All projects should align with the university's AI Strategy and Guiding Principles and AI Guidelines and Use-Cases , ensuring thoughtful, ethical and transparent use of AI. Selected proposals will receive: A fully funded ChatGPT Edu license until October 2026, with access to enterprise-level data protection.
Direct support from our AI Support Team for troubleshooting and prompt engineering guidance. Explore generative AI tools with no cost and no long-term commitment Experiment in a low-risk, well-supported environment with data protection Contribute to shaping how AI is responsibly and effectively used across the university Applying for an AI Explorer Grant AI Explorer Grants are available to University of Iowa faculty and staff.
Note: ChatGPT Edu is currently not HIPAA compliant and is not approved for use with patient data. Please contact the Joint Office for Compliance with any questions at 319-384-8282 or compliance@uiowa. edu .
AI Explorer Grants Timeline/Process We know your time is limited, so the application is intentionally low-overhead. Submit a Micro-Proposal: Fill out a simple form (approx. 5–10 minutes) describing your idea.
Proposals can be submitted through this survey ( link ). Quick Review: Our team will review submissions on a rolling basis (responses within 2 weeks). Launch: Selected participants receive immediate access to ChatGPT Edu and a brief onboarding guide.
Knowledge sharing: At the end of the period, participants may be asked to share brief feedback or reflections on what they tried, what worked, and what they learned. These insights will help inform future AI initiatives on campus. AI Lightning Talks: Grant recipients will be asked to share their project and experience with campus through a 5-7 minute lighting talk.
We aren't looking for perfection; we are looking for potential. Strategic Alignment: Will this contribute to our ongoing efforts to grow research or improve student success? Efficiency: Will this save you time or reduce friction in your work?
Innovation: Is this a creative use of the tool we haven't seen before? Shareability: Is this something that would be of interest to others on campus? Clarity: Is the goal specific and achievable in 6 months?
Security Compliance: Does the proposal involve sensitive data? Eligibility & Use Guidelines Not all activities are eligible for the AI Explorer Grants. Examples of activities that are not currently eligible may include: UI Health Care staff and students not eligible at this time.
Activities involving some types of data (including protected health information) are not eligible. Individual student use is not eligible at this time. Any use that is not aligned with our current AI guidance is not eligible.
Anyone who applies should make sure the data and information is used appropriately in the system. Please see our Using AI with Data webpage for further guidance. Apply for an AI Explorer Grant If you have questions about how to get started or would like some advice on how AI can assist you with work tasks, please contact the AI Support Team.
We’re here to support your success with AI-powered tools at the University of Iowa! Email the AI Support Team For additional information on AI tools and AI guidelines here at the University of Iowa, check out the resources below: Using Microsoft 365 Copilot Using Microsoft Copilot Chat Data Classification Guidelines Institutional Data Policy
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: University of Iowa faculty and staff. Activities involving protected health information, UI Health Care users, student classroom use, or work misaligned with current guidance are not eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
AI Explorer Grants is funded by The University of Iowa - Information Technology Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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