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Submissions are open today through October 6, 2026
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A panel of internal experts and advisors will review applications on a rolling basis and notify selected proposals on or before November 13, 2026.
Key facts
- OpenAI is committing $5 million to support independent research on how generative AI affects the lives and development of young people ages 13–17
- A: The team will award individual research grants up to $1 million and totaling up to $5 million
- A panel of internal experts and advisors will review applications on a rolling basis and notify selected proposals on or before November 13, 2026
- Submissions are open today through October 6, 2026
Summary
OpenAI is committing $5 million to support independent research on how generative AI affects the lives and development of young people ages 13–17. Generative AI is becoming part of how teens learn, create, and seek advice. The team want to build a stronger evidence base about the way teens use AI, as well as the impacts of AI on their lives, to inform development of AI products for teens and to help answer major questions facing policymakers and regulators. The team welcome proposals that can deepen understanding and generate evidence relevant to current and emerging discourse, including:. How teens use generative AI and how different patterns of use relate to developmental outcomes.