Microsoft AI Economy Institute Cohort 4 Senior Fellows
Microsoft AI Economy Institute (AIEI)
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About This Scholarship
The Microsoft AI Economy Institute Cohort 4 Senior Fellows programme supports independent, policy-relevant research on how artificial intelligence reshapes productivity, labour markets, education systems and economic opportunity worldwide. Selected researchers receive a $75,000 research gift and join a structured cohort with workshops, a book chapter and journal manuscript submission.
What This Scholarship Covers
- Single research gift of $75,000 per selected proposal
- Travel allowance of $7,500 for awardees based in the United States, Canada or Mexico
- Travel allowance of $20,000 for all other awardees
- Bi-weekly virtual workshops with fellow researchers and subject-matter experts
- Multi-day in-person workshop with Microsoft subject matter experts and AIEI leadership
- Contribution of a chapter to an edited trade book on the AI economy
- Support for manuscript submission to a high-quality, open-access academic journal
Who Can Apply
- 1 Must be a researcher affiliated with an accredited university or research institution worldwide
- 2 Principal Investigators and co-PIs must hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree (e.g., MD, JD, DrPH) at the time of application
- 3 Each proposal may include up to two Principal Investigators, but only one award will be issued
- 4 Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged and all PIs must meet the eligibility requirements