ERASMUS-EDU-2025-PI-FORWARD-DIGITAL-AI: Digital education: Ethical and effective use of generative Artificial Intelligence systems in education and training

Context

Aligned with the Digital Education Action Plan and EU AI strategies, this call responds to the increased presence of generative AI in education since 2022. It promotes readiness at institutional and systemic levels for the transformative impact of AI. 

Projects should focus on developing guidelines, practices, and tools that enable meaningful, inclusive, and pedagogically sound use of AI in various learning settings.

Scope: Ethical AI Integration in Education

• Conduct research and analysis on current AI use and its impact.
• Design and pilot ethical and pedagogically grounded AI applications.
• Develop assessment and evaluation tools for AI usage.
• Provide guidance and best practices for AI integration.
• Encourage large-scale testing and structured use cases.

Target Groups

• Education and training institutions (all levels)
• Public education authorities
• EdTech providers
• Policy makers and researchers
• Teachers, parents, and learners

Funding

• Total call budget (Topics 6, 7, 8): €13,000,000
• Max grant per project: €1,000,000
• Funding rate: 80%

Timeline

• Call deadline: 27 May 2025, 17:00 CET
• Evaluation results: June–September 2025
• Grant agreements: February 2026