Research Funding Opportunities
The Data Science Institute’s AI+Science Research Initiative has launched several funding opportunities to support the research and academic goals of students, postdoctoral scholars, other academic appointees and faculty at the University of Chicago. These opportunities include funding to support collaborative research, workshops, graduate and postdoctoral travel, and support for graduate students. The opportunities and programs below are one-time funding sources targeted only at eligible students, postdoctoral scholars, or faculty who utilize AI or Machine Learning to advance their scientific research. Click here for more information.
AI+Science Research Initiative Travel Funding
The University of Chicago Data Science Institute’s AI+Science Research Initiative is excited to fund students’ and postdoctoral scholars’ travel to conferences or other events covering topics related to AI+Science with the goal of presenting their work as speakers or poster presenters.
This opportunity is a one-time funding source for eligible students or postdoctoral scholars at The University of Chicago who use AI or machine learning to advance their scientific research. The requested funding amount should not exceed $1,500 for domestic travel and $2,000 for international travel. Please note that if your application for funding is selected, you will be reimbursed for your travel costs after travel is completed. Maximum one award per student or postdoc per academic year.
Applications are due on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 11:59 PM CT.
Required reporting: A one-page write-up after travel outlining the benefits and key research takeaways is due within two weeks of the end of the funded travel period. Additionally, receipts are required for reimbursement. Those who receive funding will be required to present a lightning research talk in May 2026 summarizing their findings.
Please apply to these opportunities using the form below. If you have questions, please email Victoria Flores at vflores@uchicago.edu.