IHS AI Workforce Faculty Research Grant Program 2027 (up to $20,000)
Is Your Research Moving the Needle on the AI Labor Debate?
You’re the kind of academic who is tired of the speculative noise surrounding artificial intelligence. You don’t want to write another think-piece based on vibes and tech-bro predictions; you want the raw data, the longitudinal studies, and the rigorous economic analysis to actually understand what AI is doing to the workforce. If you have a concrete research project that moves beyond the hype and addresses how automation is reshaping labor markets, this grant was essentially built for you.
What You Get
- Research funding of up to $20,000 to support your project.
- Access to the Institute for Humane Studies (IHS) network, which is a significant resource if you are working within the classical liberal tradition.
Eligibility Snapshot
This is a faculty-focused program. You need to be a full-time faculty member at an accredited university. The IHS is specifically looking for researchers whose work focuses on the economic and social implications of AI on labor, productivity, and the future of work. If your research is purely technical or engineering-focused without a strong tie-in to the broader human and economic outcomes, you’re likely looking at the wrong grant.
How to Apply
The process is straightforward but requires intentionality. First, visit the official IHS research portal and review their current focus areas to ensure your hypothesis aligns with their institutional mandate. You will need to prepare a detailed research proposal that outlines your methodology, the specific "gap" you are filling in current literature, and a clear budget breakdown. Submit your application through their online portal before the winter deadline. Do not bury the lede in your proposal; tell them exactly what you intend to prove and why existing data is currently insufficient.
One Honest Tip
Stop trying to frame your research as a "balanced" look at AI. The IHS is an organization with a specific intellectual lineage—they fund projects that prioritize economic freedom and classical liberal insights. You don’t need to force your work into a box, but you do need to understand the room you are walking into. When you write your proposal, highlight the causal mechanisms you are testing. They aren't looking for broad surveys; they are looking for scholars who can articulate exactly how specific institutional or technological changes lead to labor outcomes. If you can show them a clear, testable mechanism, you’ll be ahead of 90% of the other applicants who just submit vague requests for funding.
Deadline
December 15, 2026
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