The California State University (CSU) system is pleased to announce its Artificial Intelligence Educational Innovations Challenge (AIEIC), inviting CSU faculty to develop innovative instructional strategies that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) tools. This initiative aims to enhance critical thinking skills, promote ethical AI use and integrate AI literacy into curricula. Faculty are encouraged to submit proposals for projects that will launch in summer 2025 and conclude by spring 2026.
Key Details:
- Purpose: To support faculty in defining AI literacies, ensuring deep learning with AI and redesigning curricula to prepare students for AI-driven workplaces
- Funding: Tier 1 (up to $30,000) for individual courses; Tier 2 (up to $60,000) for multi-course or interdisciplinary projects
- Eligibility: Tenured, tenure-track and lecturer faculty. Faculty development directors may also apply.
- Selection Criteria: Innovation in AI-integrated teaching, curricular impact, ethical considerations and project viability
- Allowable Expenses: Faculty buyouts; AI tool implementation and training; and curriculum development. Hardware, travel and indirect costs are ineligible.
- Timeline:
- April 1, 2025 – CFP Release
- April 30, 2025 – Proposal Submission Deadline
- May 2025 – Award Announcements
- June 2025 – Project Start
- January 2026 – Midterm Report Due
- June 2026 – Project End and Final Report Due
Submission Guidelines:
Proposals must be submitted online via the AIEIC Call for Proposals Submission Form by April 30, 2025. Proposals must include a program narrative, an evaluation plan, a budget and letters of support. Endorsement from the university provost is also required. For more details, please refer to the online CSU AIEIC CFP Guide, which is also attached. Questions regarding proposal submissions may be directed to Leslie Kennedy, assistant vice chancellor, Academic Technology Services, at lkennedy@calstate.edu, or to Emily Magruder, director, Innovative Teacher and Future Faculty Programs, at emagruder@calstate.edu. Faculty from all disciplines are encouraged to participate in this opportunity to advance AI-empowered
teaching and learning across the CSU system.
