Applications are currently being accepted for The Microsoft AI Economy Institute Cohort 4 for Global Researchers 2027. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About The Microsoft AI Economy Institute Cohort 4 for Global Researchers
Launched in 2025, Microsoft’s AI Economy Institute (AIEI) supports independent, policy-relevant research on how artificial intelligence is reshaping productivity, labor markets, education systems, and economic opportunity worldwide. AIEI advances rigorous scholarship that informs policymakers, educators, employers, and workers as societies adapt to the rapid diffusion of generative AI. The institute emphasizes scholarship that is immediately translatable to policy, decision-making, and investment.
Benefits of The Microsoft AI Economy Institute Cohort 4 for Global Researchers
- Each selected proposal will receive a single research gift of $75,000.
- Each selected proposal is eligible for one travel allowance to support attendance at the in‑person workshop:
- $7,500 for awardees based in the United States, Canada, or Mexico
- $20,000 for all other awardees
The Microsoft AI Economy Institute Cohort 4 for Global Researchers Requirements
- Open to researchers affiliated with accredited universities or research institutions worldwide and PIs and co-PIs must hold a PhD or equivalent terminal degree (e.g., MD, JD, DrPH) at the time of application.
- Each proposal may include up to two Principal Investigators (PIs), but only one award will be issued. Interdisciplinary teams are encouraged, and all PIs must meet the eligibility requirements.
Application Date and Process
Applications consist of two parts:
- Applicant Biosketch (11-point font)
- Personal statement (≤300 words)
- One page professional summary
- Up to three contributions to science
- Current research support and citation metrics (H-index, total number of citations, and I-index)
- Project Overview
- Research question, methods, and contribution
- Policy relevance and applicability
- Up to three target journals
Application Deadline
30 November, 2026
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