Humanities Research Centers on Artificial Intelligence

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has issued a funding opportunity for the establishment of Humanities Research Centers focused on Artificial Intelligence (AI), designated as Funding Opportunity Number 20251210-RAI. The program aims to support collaborative research on the humanities implications of AI within the United States. Applications are due by October 1, 2025, with an anticipated award announcement in April 2026 and total funding of approximately $2.5 million across five grants, each offering up to $500,000 over three years. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, accredited higher education institutions, state and local governments, and federally recognized Native American Tribal governments. Successful proposals must create a center dedicated to exploring AI's societal impacts through interdisciplinary collaboration and must engage in two or more scholarly activities such as research, education, or public outreach. The initiative emphasizes the need to foster public discourse on AI while ensuring long-term sustainability beyond the grant period. The document outlines application requirements, eligibility, review processes, and specific funding guidelines, inviting a diverse array of stakeholders to contribute to the evolving discourse surrounding AI in the humanities.