AIArena opens fall 2026 call for AI evaluation research proposals
Arena says tenure-track faculty at U.S. universities can apply for up to $50,000 per project, with proposals due October 30, 2026.
TLDR
Arena announced that the fall 2026 cycle of its Academic Partnerships Program has begun. It is seeking proposals from tenure-track faculty at U.S. universities on the scientific foundations of AI evaluation: evaluation and ranking methodology, measurement and validity, learning from human preference, and safety and alignment. Arena says funding of up to $50,000 per project is available, with a submission deadline of October 30, 2026.
Arena opens fall 2026 call for AI evaluation research proposals
Arena says tenure-track faculty at U.S. universities can apply for up to $50,000 per project, with proposals due October 30, 2026.
TLDR
Arena announced that the fall 2026 cycle of its Academic Partnerships Program has begun. It is seeking proposals from tenure-track faculty at U.S. universities on the scientific foundations of AI evaluation: evaluation and ranking methodology, measurement and validity, learning from human preference, and safety and alignment. Arena says funding of up to $50,000 per project is available, with a submission deadline of October 30, 2026.