Coming soon Capacity-building Grant Technical Assistance
AI Readiness for Higher Education Grant
Support for institutions to prepare for the responsible use of artificial intelligence in teaching, learning, assessment and administration.
This is a planned grant concept and is not yet open. Eligibility criteria, value and deadlines will be published when the Foundation opens the call.
Overview
AI tools are already changing how students learn and how institutions operate, raising questions about academic integrity, data protection and quality. This grant concept supports institutions to assess their readiness, develop responsible-use policies and train staff to use AI effectively and ethically.
Who can apply
Intended for: Colleges & TVET institutions, Faculty & lecturers, Universities.
Detailed eligibility criteria will be published when this call opens.
How applications are assessed
Selection criteria will be published with the call.
Applications are screened for eligibility and completeness, reviewed and scored by qualified reviewers who have declared any conflicts of interest, and decided by an authorised committee. Automated tools may help check completeness, but funding decisions are always made by people. Read the grant guidelines.
Expected outcomes and impact
- An adopted institutional AI policy
- Staff trained in responsible AI use
- InputsAI and education expertise; policy templates; training.
- ActivitiesAI readiness assessment; policy development (integrity, data protection, acceptable use); staff training.
- OutputsReadiness assessments completed; policies adopted; staff trained.
- OutcomesInstitutions using AI responsibly and confidently.
- Long-term impactHigher education that benefits from AI while protecting quality and integrity.
How results will be measured
- Institutions assessed
- AI policies adopted
- Staff trained