The UNESCO King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the use of ICT in education is now accepting candidatures. The theme of the 2019 edition is the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to innovate education, teaching and learning.
In 2019, the Prize will award AI-powered solutions as well as applications of neuroscience in AI aiming to improve learning outcomes, to empower teachers and to enhance the delivery of education services, while advocating for inclusive and equitable use of these technologies in education.
Programme Details
- Area: The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to innovate education, teaching and learning.
- Number of awards: 2 prizes.
- Target group: Open to any individual, institution, or non-governmental organization (NGO).
Benefits
Two winners will be selected by the Director-General of UNESCO based on the recommendations of an international Jury, and each winner will receive a reward of US$ 25,000 and a diploma during a ceremony in Paris.
Criteria
Any individual, institution, or non-governmental organization (NGO) can apply for the UNESCO ICT in Education Prize . The nominated projects/programmes should be ongoing for at least 6 months and meet the following criteria:
- Be relevant to the specific theme of the year;
- Be innovative, specifically in the application of AI;
- Demonstrate measurable positive and sustainable impact in the lives of the targeted beneficiaries;
- Provide evidence for potential replicability and scalability.
Application instructions
The applicants should fist create an account and then fill in an online form via the online platform. See detailed user guide and instructions. For more detail, please visit the official page. To be the first to see latest opportunities, please follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.