This funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary research collaborations among mathematicians, statisticians, computer scientists, engineers, and social scientists to address foundational mathematical and theoretical questions in AI. Projects should focus on understanding AI capabilities and limitations, developing novel mathematically grounded design principles, and creating explainable, interpretable, and trustworthy AI systems for sustainable and socially responsible applications.
Eligible applicants include U.S.-based non-profit, non-academic organizations associated with research or education, and accredited U.S. institutions of higher education. Principal investigators must hold tenured, tenure-track, or full-time research/teaching positions at eligible U.S. institutions.
