Apply Now: Microsoft AI Economy Institute Research Grants (Up to $75,000)
Microsoft’s AI Economy Institute has officially opened applications for its research grant program.
This program offers funding of up to $75,000 to scholars, researchers, and institutions examining the economic impacts, market shifts, and policy implications of artificial intelligence.
Program Overview
The grant initiative supports rigorous, data-driven research exploring how AI technologies influence global productivity, labor markets, industrial transformation, and economic growth. The program aims to bridge academia, industry, and policymaking by generating actionable economic insights.
Grant & Benefits
Direct Funding: Grants ranging up to $75,000 per selected research project.
Technical Support: Access to technical resources and dataset support where applicable.
Global Exposure: Opportunities to present findings to policymakers, academic forums, and corporate leaders.
Focus Areas
Proposals should target key intersections of economics and technology, including:
Labor & Productivity: Measuring AI’s impact on workforce dynamics, job roles, and skill development.
Market Structure & Innovation: Analyzing how AI influences industry competition, startup ecosystems, and enterprise adoption.
Economic Policy & Governance: Assessing regulatory frameworks, IP considerations, and equitable AI distribution.
Macroeconomic Impacts: Modeling broader economic growth, trade patterns, and regional economic disparities.
Eligibility Criteria
Open to academic researchers, university faculty, PhD candidates, and policy institute scholars worldwide.
Projects must demonstrate robust quantitative or qualitative research methodologies.
Interdisciplinary proposals combining economics, data science, and public policy are highly encouraged.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a detailed research proposal outlining project objectives, methodology, budget breakdown, expected timelines, and team credentials.
