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eCampus Center AI Faculty Research Fellowship

Applications are now Closed

Applications are now closed for the 2024-25 eCampus Center Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research Fellowship.

About the Fellowship

The fellowship is a prestigious opportunity offered by the eCampus Center within the Division of Extended Studies at Boise State University, with the goal to support actionable research that significantly impacts online student learning. Faculty members teaching online at Boise State University who are selected for the annual cohort will be  exploring novel research questions arising from the implementation of AI in online education, including the role of AI in online teaching and learning, innovations in AI technologies, and other new AI applications.

Selected faculty members will receive up to $5,000 in funding to support their research endeavors, with additional financial support available for conference presentations. Fellows will also benefit from mentorship and support provided by the eCampus Center Research and Innovation Team, ensuring the effective, inclusive, and ethical conduct of their research projects.

Application Information

Applications are now closed for the 2024-25 eCampus Center AI Faculty Research Fellowship.

Information Sessions

The information sessions have been completed.

Attending an information session is not required to apply.

Additional Information

Fellowship cohorts complete their work between summer semester and the following spring semester.

For any additional inquiries regarding the research fellowship, please contact Amy Vecchione.

Fellowship Details

Fellowship Goals

  • Support the growth of actionable research into online learning at Boise State.
  • Create bridges between online faculty and the services of the Research and Innovation Team.
  • Promote effective assessment of online learning at the course and program levels at Boise State.
  • Support Boise State online students’ success and retention through evidence-based practices.
  • Improve and inform Boise State online scholarship and practices.

Fellowship Deliverables and Applications

  • White papers/reports from fellowship participants documenting their study results.
  • Presentations from faculty fellows to eCampus Center Staff and Faculty.
  • Possible presentations at local and national conferences, and/or journal publications.

Project Budgets

Each project will be given up to $5,000 to fund their research fellowship.  The proposed amount will be paid out in 3 equal payments via budget transfer according to 3 milestones on the project:

  • Milestone 1: Submission of Institutional Review Board (IRB) application
  • Milestone 2: Completion of data collection and submission of a mid-project report
  • Milestone 3: Completion of white paper/report

In addition, a travel allowance may be available for the faculty member to present their research at a conference (subject to university travel restrictions).

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