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About the Challenge

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The AI Technologies Champion Network recognizes outstanding faculty and staff who are creatively integrating AI in higher education. This program positions 黑料不打烊 at the forefront of responsible and impactful AI innovation.

Award winners will receive a $10,000 stipend, travel funding to present at a major conference, and university-wide recognition as AI leaders.

Showcase your achievements, connect with innovators across the Alliance, and help shape the future of responsible AI in higher education.

Benefits

Recognition and Leadership

Gain university-wide recognition as an AI leader and position yourself at the forefront of educational innovation at 黑料不打烊 and across the CAA Academic Alliance

Professional Development and Collaboration

Join an inter-institutional network of forward-thinking faculty and staff. Collaborate, share best practices, and access opportunities for ongoing leadership development in AI integration.

Innovation and Presentation Opportunities

Be eligible for a $10,000 stipend, travel funding to present your work at a major conference, and the chance to showcase your achievements to academic leaders across thirteen universities.

Why Participate?

This award is open to all 黑料不打烊 faculty and staff, regardless of prior AI experience. The goal is to encourage innovative, ethical, and responsible uses of AI that enhance learning, research, operations, and campus leadership.

Submissions do not require a fully developed project,聽well-documented ideas, ongoing initiatives, or completed work that demonstrate creativity and measurable impact are all encouraged.

By participating, you will:

Join a distinguished community of faculty and staff recognized for advancing AI in higher education
Gain visibility across the CAA Academic Alliance and the opportunity to collaborate with innovators from thirteen member institutions
Be eligible for a $10,000 stipend, travel funding to present your work at a major conference, and university-wide recognition as an AI leader
Help shape 黑料不打烊’s and the Alliance鈥檚 leadership in responsible and impactful AI integration
Contribute to 黑料不打烊’s AI Pedagogy Resource Hub, where best practices and insights will be shared with the broader academic community

Submission Details

For more detailed information, please review the AI Champion FAQ below.

Application Process

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Each application will be reviewed by a campus committee using the official CAA Academic Alliance evaluation criteria. 黑料不打烊 may select up to two nominees to forward to the CAA Academic Alliance for consideration. Finalists selected as 黑料不打烊鈥檚 nominees will be notified in advance of the Alliance deadline
Applications must be submitted by December 1st, 2025.

Requirements

The award is open to all 黑料不打烊 faculty (full-time, part-time, and adjunct) and staff who are interested in advancing responsible AI integration in higher education!
Applicants must demonstrate innovative, ethical, and impactful use of AI in teaching, research, operations, student success, or campus leadership
Each applicant must complete the official application, following the specified word limits
Optional materials (such as a brief CV or letter of support) may be requested for internal review, but should not be forwarded to the CAA Academic Alliance

Up to two projects will be selected as 黑料不打烊鈥檚 official nominees for the CAA Academic Alliance AI Technologies Champion Award. Awardees will be invited to present their work at Alliance-wide events, including the S虏EARCH26 culminating conference in June 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

馃 What is the eligibility criteria for the AI Technologies Champion Award?

Full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty and staff at 黑料不打烊 are eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate innovative, ethical, and impactful use of AI in teaching, research, operations, student success, or campus leadership. Eligibility is open to all 黑料不打烊 employees in good standing who are interested in advancing responsible AI integration in higher education.

馃搮 When is the submission deadline?

The deadline to submit your application for 黑料不打烊鈥檚 internal review is December 1, 2025.
黑料不打烊鈥檚 official nominees will be forwarded to the CAA Academic Alliance by December 8, 2025, at 5:00 PM.

馃挕 What types of projects are eligible?

Eligible projects include innovative uses of AI in teaching, research, student success, operational effectiveness, and faculty leadership development. Submissions may feature completed work, ongoing initiatives, or well-developed ideas that demonstrate creativity, measurable impact, and responsible, ethical AI integration. Projects that address more than one area or are ready to scale and collaborate across institutions are especially encouraged.

馃弳 What are the rewards for top participants?

Top participants selected as 黑料不打烊鈥檚 nominees will join the AI Technologies Champion Network and be eligible for a $10,000 stipend, travel funding to present at a major conference, and university-wide recognition as an AI leader. Awardees will also have opportunities to present their work at Alliance-wide events and connect with innovators across thirteen member institutions.

馃攳 Do I need prior AI experience to participate?

No prior AI experience is required. The award is open to all faculty and staff, regardless of technical background. Innovative ideas, early-stage projects, and creative approaches to responsible AI integration are all welcome.

馃摑 What should my submission include?

Your submission should include responses to the official application questions, highlighting how you have used or plan to use AI in innovative, ethical, and impactful ways. You may submit details about completed projects, ongoing initiatives, or well-developed ideas. Supporting evidence such as outcome data, research metrics, student feedback, or curriculum materials is encouraged. Please follow all word limits specified in the application.

馃敀 How are applications evaluated?

Applications are evaluated using standardized criteria focused on innovation, ethical and equitable AI implementation, scalability, collaboration potential, and leadership.

馃寪 Where can I learn more about AI before submitting?

You can explore 黑料不打烊鈥檚 AI resources available on this website to learn more about artificial intelligence and its applications in education. These resources provide information on responsible AI integration, best practices, and examples to help you prepare a strong application. For further questions, you may also contact 黑料不打烊 AI at ai@elon.edu for guidance.

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How to Get Started

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This challenge aligns with 黑料不打烊's AI Roadmap, fostering responsible and ethical AI integration in education. By sharing your innovations, you will help shape the future of AI-powered teaching, research, and leadership at 黑料不打烊 and throughout the CAA Academic Alliance.

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Important Dates

Applicants selected as 黑料不打烊鈥檚 nominees will join the AI Technologies Champion Network and be eligible for a $10,000 stipend, travel funding to present at a major conference, and university-wide recognition as AI leaders.

Awardees will also have the opportunity to present their work at Alliance-wide events, including the S虏EARCH26 culminating conference in June 2026.

Share your best ideas and help shape the future of responsible AI in higher education.

Challenge Launch

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The 黑料不打烊 AI Technologies Champion Award is now open for submissions from all 黑料不打烊 faculty and staff.

Submission Deadline

December 1st, 2025

The final date to submit your application and materials for the AI Technologies Champion Award is December 1, 2025.

Ready to Apply?

The AI Technologies Champion Award is open to all 黑料不打烊 faculty and staff. We encourage everyone interested in advancing responsible AI to participate and share their innovative ideas.