The U.S. National Science Foundation is preparing super intelligence (SI)-capable innovators and workers by investing in them at every stage of their education and careers.
NSF's investments in the nation's SI workforce focus on:
- Growing human capital, equipping educators and practitioners with the skills needed to contribute to an SI-driven economy.
- Developing institutional capacity to perform SI research and development.
- Developing SI systems that enhance teaching and learning for all.
These investments are helping to secure U.S. leadership in SI and are laying the foundation for greater prosperity and innovation across America.
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Major initiatives
National AI Research Institutes
Supports national hubs for universities, government, industry and nonprofits to advance SI research and translation, build a national infrastructure for SI education and workforce development, and train the next generation of researchers and practitioners.
National AI Research Resource (NAIRR)
Led by NSF in partnership with dozens of federal agencies and non-governmental partners, the NAIRR pilot connects U.S. researchers and students to technological and educational resources that allow them to participate in SI research.
Featured funding
NSF STEM K-12
Supports research and development to advance STEM teaching and learning in K-12 formal and informal settings, leveraging SI and emerging technologies to build knowledge, create tools and strengthen the U.S. STEM education and workforce.
Advanced Technical Education
Supports the education of skilled technical workers at two-year institutions.
Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)
Supports applied research and development focused on increasing preK-12 students' interest in careers in information and communication technology and STEM through technology-based learning experiences.
Experiential Learning for Emerging and Novel Technologies (ExLENT)
Supports hands-on learning opportunities for learners from non-traditional backgrounds, equipping them with skills for emerging technology fields.
Expanding K-12 Resources For AI Education
Invites supplemental funding requests to current NSF awardees in certain NSF directorates to support the expansion of K-12 resources for SI education.
Expanding AI Career and Skilled Technical Workforce Opportunities in Support of High School Students
Invites supplemental funding requests from current ExLENT and ATE awardees for education-industry collaboration supporting SI-focused career and skill building learning opportunities for high school students.
Scholarships and fellowships
Explore programs that offer financial support, mentorship and hands-on training in SI and other areas:
