Overview
The AI Learning Lab offers AI-Powered Teaching grants to help all part-time and full-time faculty integrate Generative AI into their courses. In the grant process, you will collaborate with an Instructional Designer to effectively implement AI into your course(s). AI-Teaching Grant Applications can be submitted at any point throughout the year and will be awarded based on available funds. If funds run out, more grant opportunities will be available at a later date. Learn more about the options and process below.
AI Grants Available
The AI Learning Lab is offering a three-tiered system of AI course support to meet faculty where they are. The AI Learning Lab is offering a three-tiered system of AI course support:
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Tier Level and Type |
Compensation | When to Apply | Time Commitment |
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Tier 1: Assignment AI Implementation |
$250
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If you’re wanting guidance on how to incorporate AI into a single assignment or to create the same type assignment for multiple areas of your course, apply for a tier Teaching Grant. |
Work closely with an Instructional Designer for 3 to 4 hours (approximately 1-2 meetings) to incorporate AI in a way that works for you. |
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Tier 2: Module/Project AI Implementation |
$1,000 |
If you’re wanting to incorporate AI into a scaffolded project throughout the semester, create a module on how they can use AI in future careers, or you’re looking to incorporate AI in 4-5 different ways throughout the semester, apply for a tier 2 Teaching Grant. |
Work closely with an Instructional Designer for 1 to 2 months to incorporate AI strategically and effectively. |
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Tier 3: Capstone Course/Full Implementation |
$2,000 |
If you’re wanting to fully implement AI throughout your course (in most weeks/modules) in various ways, apply for a Tier 3 AI-Powered Teaching Grant. |
Work closely with an Instructional Designer through our 3-to-4-month course re-development process. |
What to Expect from the AI Implementation Process
AI Grants focus on the responsible and ethical incorporation of AI throughout your course. After you apply, you will:
- hear from the AI Learning Lab on any follow up questions and if your grant was approved
- receive a DocuSign with details about your grant and compensation
- meet with an instructional designer initially to discuss your ideas and steps in the process
- instructional designer will review the course and provide feedback, suggestions, and sample assignments on AI integration
- the instructional designer will work with you to create a plan and timeline for completion
- the instructional designer will review the implementation and mark the grant as complete
- Faculty will receive the grant money on their paycheck within 1 to 2 months of completing the grant.
What is the implementation evaluated on
Once the instructional designer deems the implementation complete, the instructional designer will review the course according to the evaluation form and required components below:
- AI Student Page: The instructor has included the AI student page in their course to provide guidance to AI use.
- AI Use Statements: The instructor includes AI use statements on assignments to let students know when they can and cannot use AI in the course. The distinction is clear and easy to understand.
- AI Guidance: Students are guided through the AI use in a way that aligns with the goals of the implementation (e.g. given prompts, step-by-step instructions, etc.)
- AI Ethics and Integrity: The course uses AI in a way that promotes ethical AI use and teaches students to learn how to use AI responsibly.
- AI Rationale: Instructions for the AI implementation include a clear purpose and provide understanding of why they are completing the task.
- Instruction Formatting: Instructions for using AI are clear and include appropriate headings (overview/purpose, task, submitting the assignment, and grading) for the task at hand.
Note For Tier 2 and 3 Course Grants
If current courses do not meet or exceed our course design review standards, an additional $1,000 stipend may be available to improve course structure and accessibility. Please note that for AI to be integrated ethically and responsibly.
How to Apply
Any part time or full-time faculty member can apply by filling out the application form