Research Funding Opportunities: January 30, 2026

First Opportunity

Sponsor: UF AI^2 Center
Funding Opportunity Title: AI Faculty – Submit for Publication
Key words: AI, publications
Link to RFP: link
Deadline: rolling deadlines
Funding available: Receive a $1,000 stipend deposited into your department account. Plus, up to $2,000 to assist with publication page charges.
Period of performance: N/A
Program Background: The University of Florida invites faculty to showcase their advancements in AI teaching by publishing in prestigious journals, with attractive financial incentives.
Program Objectives:
- Have you developed a new AI course or integrated AI into an existing one?
- Do you engage in AI education beyond traditional classrooms?
- Interested in sharing your AI teaching methods through publication?
NOTE: Submissions that primarily focus on AI research without a clear emphasis on teaching and instructional impact may not be considered.

Sponsor: UF Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering
Funding Opportunity Title: Early Career Stage Investigator Workshop
Key words: NSF CAREER, early career opportunities
Link to RFP: link
Deadline: Three in-person on-campus sessions will be offered (March 12th, April 9th, and May 6^th)
Program Objectives: Open to faculty across all colleges, the program will provide a “deep dive” into the NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program as well as an overview of other early-career opportunities.