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NIH Exploratory Grant (P20)

Novel Experiential Technologies Assisting Individual Learning (NExT AI) Hubs

Funds three exploratory hubs on how AI tools affect children with reading, writing and maths learning disabilities. $1.6 million across all three.

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AI tools are already in classrooms, and nobody knows what they are doing to children who struggle to read, write or do arithmetic. This programme funds work on that question.

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development runs the NExT AI Hubs — formerly the Learning Disabilities Innovation Hubs — to address how artificial intelligence technologies affect deve…

Exploratory hubs studying the impact of artificial intelligence technologies on developmental outcomes in children diagnosed with or at risk of a specific learning disability affecting reading, writing or mathematics, each comprising a single Research Project and a Leadership Core.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.2 Oct 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$1.6M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-HD-27-006Source: www.grants.gov