ACSS AI Research Grant 2026

The ACSS AI Research Grant 2026 is a research funding opportunity offering up to $4,000 to scholars and activists working on AI-related topics in the Arab region. It targets PhD holders and experienced practitioners in social sciences and humanities and supports short-term (8-month) research projects exploring AI’s societal, political, and educational impact.

Up to $4,000 in funding per researcher; potential for conference presentation support separate from the grant; opportunity to conduct focused 8-month research projects.

Open to citizens of Arab countries or individuals of Arab origin; refugees or stateless individuals from the Arab region; researchers with a PhD in social sciences or humanities or activists with at least a Master’s degree and 5+ years of experience.

Submit proposals through the ACSS grants pathway; proposals should address AI and its societal impact in the Arab region and demonstrate feasibility within an 8-month timeframe.