Applications are currently being accepted for the UNESCO x ENS-PSL Advancing research on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About UNESCO x ENS-PSL Advancing research on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
Grounded in the UNESCO 2021 Recommendation on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence, this initiative seeks to promote emerging research, foster interdisciplinary exchange and strengthen connections between academic scholarship, public policy and practice.
Authors of selected proposals will have the opportunity to present their research at a one-day academic event hosted by ENS in Paris on 10 December 2026. The event will bring together emerging scholars, established researchers and representatives of academic institutions for thematic discussions and expert feedback.
Benefits of UNESCO x ENS-PSL Advancing research on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence
- Reviewed by UNESCO Beruniy Prize laureates and jury.
- One selected author will receive travel support to attend the Paris event.
UNESCO x ENS-PSL Advancing research on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence Requirements
- The call is open to researchers who have completed a PhD within the past 5 years and whose work addresses issues related to the ethics of artificial intelligence.
- Applications are welcomed from all relevant disciplines and geographic regions.
- Interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral perspectives are particularly encouraged.
- Theoretical, empirical, comparative, interdisciplinary and practice-oriented contributions are welcome.
- Co-authored proposals may be submitted, provided that both authors meet the eligibility requirements.
Application Date and Process
Applicants are invited to submit an extended abstract of 800–1,000 words, excluding references. The abstract should include the following elements:
- Title of the proposed paper;
- Research question and its relevance to the call;
- Conceptual or theoretical framework;
- Methodology, where applicable;
- Principal findings or argument;
- Paper’s contribution to research on the ethics of AI;
- Three to five keywords.
The submission must also include a separate author information page containing:
- Full name;
- Institutional affiliation;
- Country;
- Email address;
- Title, institution and year of PhD completion;
- A short biography of no more than 150 words.
Submissions must be written in English and provided in Word or PDF format. To facilitate the review process, the extended abstract should not contain the author’s name or other identifying information.
Application Deadline
30 October, 2026
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