The effective use of artificial intelligence in learning environments in pre-primary and primary education
EU research funding on AI in preschool and primary education: Investigation of benefits, challenges, and ethical aspects. Submit project outlines by 23.09.2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Investigation of the potentials and risks of AI-supported tools in pre- and early childhood learning environments to develop evidence-based recommendations, policy foundations, and practice-oriented guidelines for educators, parents, and policymakers.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Material costs
- Travel expenses
- Subcontractor services
Non-eligible expenses
- Acquisition of real estate
- Retroactive costs
Eligible to apply
- Educational Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Companies
- Founders
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Legal seat in an EU Member State or Associated Country
- Validated PIC in the Participant Register
- Sufficient financial and operational capacity according to Horizon Europe
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Financing plan
- CVs of key personnel
- Ethics questionnaire
Evaluation criteria
- Innovative content of the project
- Expected impact on educational outcomes
- Quality and efficiency of implementation
Description
Topic: Effective Use of Artificial Intelligence in Learning Environments for Preschool and Primary Education
The European Union offers a research-oriented funding program dedicated to the analysis and implementation of AI-supported tools in early educational phases. The aim is to explore the potentials and risks of these technologies in order to develop evidence-based recommendations, policy frameworks, and practical guidelines for teachers, parents, and decision-makers. This is intended to improve teaching methods as well as automate administrative tasks, enabling professionals to focus more on core pedagogical responsibilities. Projects examine ethical, social, and inclusive aspects, investigate long-term effects on cognitive and emotional development, and evaluate the added value of adaptive learning environments for diverse support needs. The results serve as a basis for policy recommendations and a well-founded design of digitally supported teaching and learning scenarios.
Eligible for funding are educational institutions, non-profit organizations, companies, start-ups, and public institutions based in EU Member States or associated countries, possessing a valid PIC and sufficient financial capacity. A consortium structure of at least three independent partners from different countries is required. The project duration is up to 36 months, with a maximum funding amount of €3.5 million. 100% of eligible personnel costs, material costs, travel expenses, and subcontractor services are financed as a lump sum grant. Real estate acquisitions and retrospective costs are not covered. The submission deadline is 23.09.2027, with project start from 01.10.2027. Evaluation is based on the degree of innovation, expected impact on educational outcomes, as well as the quality and efficiency of implementation.