What is the Open AI Challenge?
In collaboration with OpenAI, UNO is granting access to the enterprise version of ChatGPT for up to 1,000 users (at no cost to the user), allowing for innovative uses of ChatGPT in the classroom and across the campus. There are limited licenses available; apply below or email Program Manager of UNO’s AI Learning Lab, Cassie Mallette (cassiemallette@unomaha.edu), if interested in exploring how ChatGPT can be beneficial in your work or student learning?
We’re seeking proposals that cultivate creativity, enhance engagement, and improve efficiency. While priority is given to projects that complement our goal of using AI to accelerate business operations and differentiate the academic environment at UNO, we welcome small and large explorations that provide benefits and help us understand the limitations of generative AI in the university setting.
Proposal Requirements
The Open AI Challenge is available for full and part-time faculty and full-time staff at the University of Nebraska-Omaha. Access for students is permitted as a part of a proposal submitted by a faculty or staff member. Faculty can request up to 50 licenses for students; learners must have an NU ID and unomaha.edu email address.
Proposal submissions should be in the following categories:
- Teaching and learning
- Advanced Use-Inspired Research or Creative Activity
- Operational Efficiency
Proposals will require the following:
- Project/Application Title
- Executive Summary
- Project Description and Goals:
- Implementation Plan
- Assessment Plan
- Resource Request and justification
- Risk Classification Self-Assessment PDF
Open AI Challenge Proposal Requirements
Submit Your Proposal
Submissions for the second cohort of our Open AI Challenge will open November 1 and close December 1. All new individuals who want access or current participants who want to retain access to ChatGPT Enterprise will be required to submit a proposal for the second round.
Before submitting the proposal, individuals will need to:
- Complete the Risk Classification Self-Assessment and attach it to your proposal.
- Identify the types of data you may use and risk level using the ITS Risk Classification website for examples.
- Complete the Generative AI Cybersecurity Awareness Training (5-10 minutes), before gaining access to ChatGPT Enterprise. Individuals who participated in cohort 1 do not need to complete this training again.
Second Cohort RFP Timeline
- November 1: Request for Proposals (RFP) opens
- December 1: Submissions will be accepted through December
- December 18: Submitters of accepted proposals will be notified by December 18
- Access to ChatGPT Enterprise: January 6–May 30
Resources and Trainings
For a list of trainings and resources, check out chatgpt.unomaha.edu