Call for proposals: CU system Sprint Grant: AI for Teaching & Learning
The fall 2026 call for proposals for the CU system Sprint Grant: AI for Teaching & Learning is now open.
The grant is focused on improving course outcomes using AI with goals of supporting and accelerating innovative teaching practices that leverage AI to enhance student learning. It’s designed to provide faculty with the resources and time needed to develop and implement AI-driven pedagogical strategies for the specific purpose of increasing student performance relative to the learning goals/outcomes of a single course.
The ‘sprint’ structure is designed to meet the pace of AI evolution, and in doing so, foster an environment of experimentation and growth with meaningful, of-the-moment outcomes toward improving student learning.
This fall 2026 call for proposals represents the second of three sprint grant cycles.
Eligibility: Tenured or tenure-track faculty and full-time and instructional series faculty are eligible to apply.
Amount: Up to $20,000 and may be used to cover project expenses, which can include support toward one course buyout.
Deadline: Apply by Oct. 16.
More information: grant details and past recipients.