Funding grants for new research into AI and teen development
Individual grants of up to $1 million will support independent studies examining how generative AI affects young people ages 13 to 17.
- Applications are open through October 6, 2026, with selected proposals notified on or before November 13, 2026.
- Funded projects require an interim progress update in Q1 2027 and a final report detailing findings and policy recommendations.
- OpenAI Group PBC is funding and administering the grants, capping overhead and indirect costs at 10% per project.
- Evaluation gives preference to research involving ChatGPT, interdisciplinary teams, and underrepresented populations or regions.
Academic and independent researchers studying adolescent development can access corporate funding to analyze the psychological and social effects of generative AI tools on minors.
