Discover Funding Opportunities Faster with FAIND
The Funding, Access, And INnovation Discovery (FAIND) system is designed to streamline the process of finding research funding tailored to your expertise. By intelligently matching faculty profiles with relevant grant opportunities across agencies, FAIND saves time and enhances your chances of success. Whether you’re an early-career researcher or an established investigator, FAIND helps you stay informed and competitive in today’s fast-moving funding landscape.
Please use this link to access the FAIND system and provide feedback in the system portal or email jiaqi.gong@ua.edu
The AI Faculty Fellowship Program
The ALAAI Faculty Fellowship Program is an exciting opportunity for University of Alabama faculty to advance innovative, interdisciplinary research in artificial intelligence. Whether you’re an early-career researcher seeking to build your AI portfolio or a senior scholar with a track record of leadership and impact, this fellowship offers financial support, professional recognition, and access to a vibrant community of AI researchers. With funding of up to $10,000 and tailored opportunities for collaboration, grant development, and public engagement, this program empowers faculty to shape the future of ethical, human-centered AI. We invite passionate faculty from all disciplines to apply and help drive the University’s AI excellence forward.
Please read the full announcement for the 2025 ALAAI Faculty Fellowship Program to learn more about eligibility, benefits, and application requirements. Applications for 2025 track are due by May 31, 2025.
We encourage all interested faculty to apply through this link.
The Emerging AI Scholarship Program
The Emerging AI Scholarship offers up to $2,000 in support to students pursuing innovative and impactful research projects in artificial intelligence. Open to students from all disciplines and academic levels, this scholarship is designed to encourage original ideas, foster interdisciplinary exploration, and support the next generation of AI leaders. Whether you’re investigating the technical foundations of AI, exploring its societal impact, or applying AI methods in your field, we welcome your application. This is a unique opportunity to gain funding for your research, connect with faculty mentors, and contribute to the growing AI ecosystem at the University of Alabama. The official announcement, including application details and deadlines, will be released soon.