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APA AI2050 Prizes is a grant from Schmidt Sciences that recognizes and funds early-career researchers developing AI systems that benefit humanity over the long term. The prize program awards $10,000 per prize to researchers working at the intersection of AI and pressing societal challenges, with a focus on responsible AI development.
Eligible applicants include researchers affiliated with accredited universities and research institutions. The prizes support work that advances AI in ways aligned with the 2050 vision of a safer, more equitable future.
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Nominators need not verify the author's membership status in the APA, but they may wish to suggest that those whose work they are nominating join or renew their membership with the APA. Nominations may be made by the author, the editor, another APA member, or any other individual.
If a work was originally published in a language other than English, that submission should be accompanied by a translation into English of quality suitable for publication. A PDF file of the nominated work is required for review. If one is not provided in the form below, then the APA will contact the author(s) for access to the nominated work.
Two AI2050 Prizes are awarded each year: one for early career researchers and one for established researchers. To determine if the nominated work is authored by an early career researcher or established researcher, please review the AI2050 Prizes eligibility For questions, contact prizes@apaonline. org .
Author's First Name * Author's Last Name * Author's Email Address * Author's School/Organization * Coauthor(s) Name, institution, and email address of all coauthors (if any). Are all authors APA members? * Yes Do any of the authors need membership assistance?
Nominees must be APA members. Financial assistance is available for those for whom membership dues would be a financial hardship. Yes Publication year * Publisher * Do all authors meet the eligibility criteria for the Early Career Researcher Prize?
* Yes Do any authors meet the eligibility criteria for the Established Researcher Prize? Yes Title of Nominated Work * Which AI2050 Hard Problems are addressed by this work? * What type of work is being considered for the award?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers, graduate students, and faculty in philosophy and related technical AI disciplines; two prizes per cycle — one early-career and one established researcher — for outstanding philosophical scholarship addressing AI2050 Hard Problems. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $10,000 per prize. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was June 23, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
APA AI2050 Prizes is funded by Schmidt Sciences. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly. Note that portal registration or login may be required before you can access the full application.
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