Call for Proposals
NYU Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning is pleased to announce DAIL Fund, a small grants Initiative that seeks to facilitate NYU Shanghai researchers in AI-related research and projects.
Description: NYU Shanghai DAIL Fund 2023
The newly founded Shanghai Frontiers Science Center of Artificial Intelligence and Deep Learning at NYU Shanghai focuses deeply on the field of artificial intelligence and deep learning and fully explores the mathematical foundation behind artificial intelligence by intersecting with mathematics, physics, chemistry, and other disciplines. By bringing together researchers across various disciplines at NYU Shanghai, the center aims to develop the next generation of interpretable, adaptable, and "human-centered" artificial intelligence learning algorithms and applies deep learning to fields such as biochemistry, neuroscience, and smart city engineering to achieve major breakthroughs.
The purpose of DAIL fund are:
- to serve as an incentive for investigators to explore AI-related areas of research and;
- to provide funding for those engaged in AI-related areas but there are few sources of support.
Eligibility
- It's eligible for all NYU Shanghai faculty.
- Research projects should be AI-related.
Budget and Award Restrictions:
- Awards typically range from RMB 10,000 to RMB 30,000.
- Project period should be within Sept.1 - Dec. 31, 2023.
- The budget should only include project related expenses, within the framework of institutional policies (financial, procurement, travel, meal etc.).
Apply
- Please follow the checklist in Appendix (at the end of this email) to prepare for the proposal.
- Proposals should be submitted electronically as a single PDF document to shanghai.dail@nyu.edu, using the following subject line format:
DAIL Fund (2023) _PI name_project short name.
Deadline
- The deadline for DAIL Fund 2023 is October 8, 2023.
- Award decisions will be announced approximately 2 weeks after the cutoff date.
Review Procedures
- Proposals will be internally reviewed by an internal panel. The internal panel may include the following: center director, advisory committee members, center core faculty members.
- EVALUATION CRITERIA
1. Significant intellectual merit and potential for advancing the field; feasibility of the plan and methodology
2. Likelihood for successful future extramural funding
3. Team strength (expertise, background, funding record)
4. Budget reasonableness
Reporting
All DAIL Fund recipients are required to report on the outcomes by Dec. 31, 2023.
Inquiries
Please direct inquiries to shanghai.dail@nyu.edu.
APPENDIX
*Proposal Checklist
Proposals should be submitted electronically as a single PDF document to shanghai.dail@nyu.edu, using the following subject line format:
DAIL Fund (2023) _PI name_project short name
The completed application should include:
1. Project Plan (not to exceed 2 pages)
Include the specific goals, objectives and anticipated outcome of the proposed work; the significance of the research, its potential impact; the resources available (including external funding and internal resources); especially how the proposal, if funded, will match the mission of the center.
2. Project Team
- Provide a list of all your team members, along with their skills and commitment that each member brings to the project.
- Bio-sketch should be provided for PI.
3. References (up to 1 page)
4. Budget Plan
Include a budget plan using the template provided.