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Next generation artificial intelligence (AI): explainable AI

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Submission Closed10/20/2026, 03:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.6

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Solicitation # USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.8

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Solicitation # USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.13

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Solicitation # USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.4

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Solicitation # USDA-NIFA-TOPIC-8.3

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AI Contract Overview

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is seeking proposals for next generation artificial intelligence focusing on explainable AI (XAI). This initiative supports speculative, high-risk fundamental research intended to achieve a step change in the explainability of future AI systems. Rather than applying existing XAI methods to specific domains, the program aims to disrupt current research or create new areas of study to generate foundational insights. The project period is fixed, starting on February 1, 2027, with a maximum duration of 24 months, ending January 31, 2029. Applications must be submitted via the UKRI Funding Service by October 20, 2026. The selection process utilizes a Distributed Peer Review (DPR) system where applicants may also serve as assessors. Awards are determined by a score-based ranking that categorizes proposals into three tiers based on quality, with Tier 1 being prioritized for funding. Evaluation factors include vision and approach, team capability, risk and reward, resources and cost justification, and ethics and responsible research and innovation (RRI). UKRI may also employ a portfolio balancing approach to ensure a diverse and non-duplicative distribution of investments across research areas and geographies. Applicants are required to provide detailed declarations regarding research ethics and the societal, environmental, and economic implications of their work.