Call For Proposals: NNCI Collaborative Intelligence Research Awards
The Northwestern Network for Collaborative Intelligence (NNCI) is pleased to announce the launch of the Collaborative Intelligence Research Awards, a new internal seed funding opportunity designed to catalyze innovative, interdisciplinary research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data science, and domain expertise.
This program supports projects that leverage AI and data science in impactful ways, foster collaboration across Northwestern, and advance research with the potential to scale.
Key highlights:
- Individual awards up to $35,000
- Projects must include collaboration across two or more units
- One-year project period
- Open to Northwestern faculty and staff
In addition to funding, awardees will form a cohort of NNCI researchers, participating in shared programming, resources, and contributing to a growing cross-campus community advancing collaborative intelligence.
Proposal deadline: July 31, 2026
Awards announced: September 1, 2026
We encourage you to review the full RFP and consider applying with collaborators across disciplines. Please email your complete proposals to NNCI@northwestern.edu in PDF format by Friday, July 31, 2026.