Gatekeepers News reports that Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Global Grand Challenge For Organizations will consider proposals for awards of up to USD $100,000, and up to 3 months implementation period.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Grand Challenges (GC) Partners (including GC South Africa and GC Brazil, with others to be confirmed) have jointly discussed the need for an equitable and responsible approach to the use of AI and specifically Large Language Models (LLMs) in LMICs.

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is recruiting to fill the position below:

Host: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Category: Competitions | Fellowships
Eligible Countries: All Low and Developing Countries
Reward: USD $100,000 Grant
Deadline: June 5, 2023

Details:
The power of science and innovation can improve global health and development outcomes and dramatically reduce global inequity. Harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) can improve the lives and wellbeing of women, children, and vulnerable communities everywhere.

As AI technology continues to swiftly evolve and advance, the global community must move with urgency to ensure low- and middle-income countriesi (LMICs) are included in the co-creation process. AI solutions targeting LMICs must be locally driven and owned and relevant to each person’s needs. Local communities must be given the opportunity to provide their own perspective and cultural context so that they can decide on both 1) their own thresholds for safe usage and 2) the overall utility of AI within their own lives.

Requirements:

To be considered for the grant challenge, you must meet the following :

  • This initiative is open to organizations based in low-and-middle-income countries (LMIC1), including nonprofit organizations, for-profit companies, international organizations, government agencies and academic institutions.
  • Collaborations with global partners is acceptable, however, at least 80% of the funding needs to be awarded directly to organizations based in low-andmiddle-income countries.
  • Individuals and organizations classified as individuals for U.S. tax purposes are not eligible to receive an award from the foundation as part of this initiative.
  • Upon registration, applicants must provide information about the tax status of their organization as different terms and conditions may apply. You should confirm your organization’s tax status with the appropriate advisor or entity within your organization such as your grants or contracts department, finance, or office of sponsored research.
  • The foundation may request additional information regarding your tax status. For information about tax statuses, you may check with your own advisors and review information provided on the Internal Revenue Service web site at: www.irs.gov

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