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Schmidt Sciences HAVI is offered by Schmidt Sciences, the philanthropic organization founded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt, to support transformative research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and the humanities. The Humanities and Artificial Intelligence Virtual Institute (HAVI) funds universities, research institutions, and qualified individual researchers exploring how AI reshapes humanistic inquiry, culture, and society.
Grants typically range from $500,000 to $5,000,000. Schmidt Sciences does not accept unsolicited proposals; opportunities are announced through open calls and requests for proposals. The organization focuses on bold, collaborative science across five areas: AI and data, astronomy, biosciences, climate, and open science.
HAVI specifically addresses the profound questions AI raises for human knowledge, meaning, and creative endeavor.
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Bold science, deep and continuous collaborations Schmidt Sciences, founded in 2024, is one of the philanthropic organizations and initiatives created and funded by Eric and Wendy Schmidt to work toward a healthy, resilient, secure world for all. Within each of our five centers, we organize scientific support through programs and projects—tailored to the needs of each specific hypothesis or challenge.
Our team supports researchers pursuing hypotheses that address everything from basic-science questions to pressing problems facing the planet. Science has made profound leaps thanks to ongoing revolutions in computing, data, molecular biology and space. These breakthroughs are making possible new and powerful analytical techniques with practical solutions.
We believe that philanthropy has an essential role to play in moving science forward.
Supporting AI research and tools to accelerate breakthroughs across fields Unveiling the mysteries of the Universe with rapid realizations of innovative technology Harnessing biology's infinite possibilities at its intersection with chemistry, physics, and engineering Supporting climate research to bend the carbon curve and secure a sustainable future Breaking down barriers to scientific discovery by supporting people, tools, and communities Opportunities for Funding We proactively seek out grant opportunities and do not accept unsolicited proposals.
Please find our current open calls listed below.
2026 AI for Actionable Matter Modeling AI for Actionable Matter Modeling 2026 Humanities and Artificial Intelligence Virtual Institute (HAVI) RFP Humanities and AI Virtual Institute (HAVI) 2026 Science of Trustworthy AI RFP Science of Trustworthy AI 2026 Unconventional Compute RFP Research Frontiers Network (IIT Delhi): Net-Zero India Research Frontiers Network Schmidt Sciences awards over $3 million to study AI’s impact on jobs Google’s former CEO wants to build a cosmic search engine Scientific American | Jan 8, 2026 The first-ever private space telescope could launch before decade’s end Astronomy.
com | Jan 8, 2026 Eric and Wendy Schmidt to fund space telescope, three ground-based observatories Ars Technica | Jan 8, 2026 Former Google CEO plans to singlehandedly fund a Hubble telescope replacement Schmidt Sciences awards $11M in grants to bring AI to humanities research Nautilus Magazine | Nov 25, 2025 Nautilus X Schmidt Sciences: Catalysts of Discovery Schmidt Sciences Announces Its Latest Cohort Of AI2050 Fellows Schmidt Sciences awards $18M to researchers working to ensure AI benefits society Schmidt Sciences awards $45M to narrow carbon cycle knowledge gap Why Wendy Schmidt Is ‘Doubling Down’ On Climate Science In The Age Of Trump The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Universities, independent research institutions, and qualified individual researchers working at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human cognition. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $500,000 – $5,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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