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The Knight Foundation has committed $4 million to USC Marshall School of Business, matched by USC Marshall, to support a Purpose-Driven AI Research initiative that funds interdisciplinary research on how generative AI is reshaping democracy, journalism, civic information, business models for journalism, and AI's role in informed communities.
The program supports faculty-led research projects, applied studies with newsrooms and civic tech organizations, doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, and policy-oriented convenings on responsible AI.
It is part of the Knight Foundation's broader push to position philanthropic AI funding around democratic and civic resilience, and complements other Knight investments such as the Generative AI in Local Newsrooms initiative with Northwestern Medill and the AI Accountability Network. Research awards are issued through USC Marshall's research administration rather than via an open Knight RFP.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Faculty, postdocs, and graduate students at USC Marshall and partner universities working on AI's impact on democracy, journalism, business, and informed communities. Selected projects may include external collaborators from newsrooms, civic-tech organizations, and policy institutes. Awards are made by USC Marshall through internal solicitations rather than via a single open RFP from Knight. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $4 million committed by the Knight Foundation with a matching investment from USC Marshall, supporting research grants, faculty appointments, and applied AI studies. Individual research awards typically range from $50,000 to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Knight Foundation and USC Marshall Purpose-Driven AI Research Initiative is funded by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation (with USC Marshall School of Business). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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