Generative AI Seed Grant

The Generative AI Seed Grant supports new work or directions focused on innovating with Large Language Models, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Bard, with strong potential for impact or funding from federal, foundation, or industry sponsors. Proposals can target research, curriculum innovation, and new applications of the technology.  

The application deadline for this opportunity has passed. There are no plans for future application cycles at this time.

Generative AI Seed Grant Awardees

  • Fall 2023 Generative AI Seed Grant Awardees
    • Meiyi Ma, “SimER: An LLM-powered Training Simulator for Call-takers in Emergency Response,” Assistant Professor, School of Engineering, Computer Science
    • Zhongyue Yang, “EnzyExtract: A large language model-based workflow for constructing integrative enzymology database,” Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Science, Chemistry
    • Amy Booth, “Supporting Early Literacy with AIDA, an Artificially Intelligent Dialogic Reading Aide,” Professor, Peabody College, Psychology & Human Development
    • Regina Russell, “Future-FLO: Engaging a large language model in grant evaluation for nursing education,” Associate Professor, College of Nursing, Administration
    • Ole Molvig, “Humanist in the Loop,” Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Science, History
    • Sarah Moon, “Vanderbilt AI Law Lab,” Lecturer, Law School

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