Artificial Intelligence
Research Grant

Grant Overview

Students in any major completing summer research in the field of artificial intelligence can apply for funding to support their experience through the Artificial Intelligence Research Metcalf Grant.

This grant is designed to support students completing unpaid or low paid AI research opportunities at external research organizations, including universities, national labs, and government agencies. Research positions at UChicago are not eligible for funding through this program.

Award amounts are determined based on the range of hours worked. To review stipend award amount ranges, please visit the internship grants webpage.

Students who have already acquired funding for this research position and/or have applied for funding through other sources are asked to disclose this in their application.

Support for these leading edge research opportunities is provided by the generous gift from Selina Xing and Sihan Shu.

Application

Timeline

  • Application deadline: January 29, 2027

  • Decisions communicated by end of Winter Quarter

Requirements

  • Resume

  • 750 word Statement of Purpose

  • Offer letter from host organization or principal investigator

Eligibility

  • Second- and Third-year College students