Advance Your Skills with the AI @ AP Staff Grant
Imagine having the chance to boost your skills with the technology shaping the future of higher education—and your career. Through the AI @ AP Staff Grant, you can do just that.
This exciting initiative provides professional development funds for staff members at Austin Peay to pursue a generative AI course or development opportunity. The program's goal is to foster skill development in emerging generative AI technologies that can enhance your job-specific skills, spark innovation, and strengthen the work we do every day at Austin Peay.
Program Details
- What It Is: A grant for staff to pursue professional development in generative artificial intelligence.
- Funding: Provides up to $250 for a generative AI course or development opportunity. The funds can be used for expenses such as registration fees, tuition, required materials, or software.
- Eligibility: All full-time staff members are eligible to apply.
- Deadline: Submissions are ongoing until all 40 grants have been awarded.
How to Apply
- Find an Opportunity: Identify a generative AI course or program you wish to take from a provider like Coursera, MIT, LinkedIn Learning, or another institution.
- Complete the Application: Fill out the grant application form, which includes sections for your information, course details, a statement of purpose, and a budget.
- Get Supervisor Approval: The application requires the signature of your supervisor, who must agree that the opportunity is relevant to your role and approve any necessary time to complete the course.
- Submit Your Request: Email the completed and signed form to Dr. Kathrine Bailey at baileyk@apsu.edu with the subject line "STAFF AI GRANT REQUEST".
Download the Application
Ready to invest in your professional development? Download the application form below to get started.
Generative AI Staff Grant Request Form
For any questions, please contact Dr. Kathrine Bailey at baileyk@apsu.edu