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Grants & Initiatives

Explore the programs and initiatives helping Penn State advance responsible AI across teaching, learning, research, and practice—from the AI Center of Excellence and AI-related grant opportunities to AI Week and other efforts that connect people, ideas, and opportunities across the University. This growing portfolio reflects Penn State’s ongoing work to support discovery, empower learning, and shape the future of AI.

<p>Penn State has selected 16 faculty members for its 2026-27 AI-Aware Faculty Leaders program, designed to help departments, colleges and campuses respond thoughtfully and effectively to the opportunities and challenges artificial intelligence presents for teaching and learning.</p>

Grants in AI Research

Explore Penn State grant opportunities that support research and innovation related to artificial intelligence. These opportunities may include interdisciplinary research and other projects that examine or apply AI across the University.

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AI Week

AI Week explores how Penn State’s land-grant missions of education, research, scholarship, outreach, and service are evolving in the age of artificial intelligence. Events across colleges, campuses, institutes, centers, and other units bring together the Penn State community and external partners to share distinctive perspectives and expertise.

Learn about AI Week
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AI Center of Excellence for Teaching and Learning

The AI Center of Excellence connects students, faculty, staff, colleges, and support units with AI literacy training, micro-credentials, curricular innovation, and collaborative resources designed to support responsible and impactful AI adoption. Learn how Penn State is preparing its community for the future of AI.

About the AI Center of Excellence