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Penn State unveils new AI Studio, pairs the release with AI Essentials training
Penn State has unveiled AI Studio, the University’s new enterprise generative AI platform that brings access to leading AI models into one secure, flexible environment for exploring ideas, experimenting with workflows, and building new solutions. The launch is paired with AI Essentials, a foundational AI literacy course, underscoring the University’s commitment to providing both powerful AI tools and the training needed to use them responsibly and effectively.
Current Grant Opportunities
Deadline: November 5, 2026
AI in Instruction Microgrant Program
Award Amount: Up to $1000
The AI in Instruction Microgrant Program, designed to support small scale instructional innovation, is a response to the University’s goal. . .
Full Details and ApplicationGrant Provided by AI Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning
Deadline: November 13, 2026
Program or Large Course Transformation Grant
Award Amount: Up to $50,000
Designed to support collaborative, course- or program-level instructional transformation. While the companion AI in Instruction Microgrant. . .
Full Details and ApplicationGrant Provided by AI Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning
Deadline: November 2, 2026
2027 Seed Funding - Collaboration Initiation Funding (CIF)
Award Amount: $500–$5,000
Designed to assist Penn State faculty to form interdisciplinary research teams and seed projects directed at pursuing external funding by. . .
Full Details and ApplicationGrant Provided by Center for Socially Responsible Artificial Intelligence