Sec. 302. Multidisciplinary centers for artificial intelligence research and education
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The Director of the National Science Foundation (in this section, referred to as the Director ), in consultation with other Federal agencies as appropriate, shall award grants to eligible entities to establish up to 5 research and education centers (in this section, referred to as Centers ) to conduct research and education activities in support of the Initiative, to be known as Multidisciplinary Centers for Artificial Intelligence Research and Education . In this section, the term eligible entity means— an institution of higher education; a relevant nonprofit or private sector organization; a State or local government; and a consortium of entities that consists of entities described in paragraphs
(1)through (3). Not less than 1 grant under this section must be for a Center with the primary purpose of integrating artificial intelligence into K–12 education. An eligible entity seeking funding under this section shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. The application shall include— a plan for the proposed Center— to work with other research institutions, emerging research institutions, and industry to leverage expertise in artificial intelligence, education and curricula development, and technology transfer; to promote active collaboration among researchers in multiple disciplines and across multiple institutions involved in artificial intelligence research including physics, engineering, mathematical sciences, computer and information science, biological and cognitive sciences, material science, education, social and behavioral sciences, such as industrial-organizational psychology; to integrate into the activities of the Center consideration of the ethics of artificial intelligence development, technology usage, and data collection, storage, and sharing, including training data sets; to support long-term and short-term workforce development in the artificial intelligence field, including broadening participation of underrepresented groups; and to support an innovation ecosystem to work with industry to translate Center research into applications and products; and a description of the anticipated long-term impact of the Center beyond the termination of support under this section. A Center established using a grant under this section may receive funding under this section for a period of 5 years. Such a Center may apply for, and the Director may grant, an extension of a grant under this section for an additional 5-year period. The Director may terminate funding under this section for an underperforming Center for cause. There are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each Center established under this section for each of fiscal years 2020 through 2024.