On December 1, 2025, OpenAI, maker of ChatGPT, announced a new grant program to support researchers studying the intersection between AI and mental health. As the public increasingly is turning to AI for emotional support, there is a critical need for scientific research to help guide AI development and safety guardrails.
OpenAI is seeking research focused on the potential risks and benefits of AI within the context of mental health to help guide the development of a safer AI ecosystem. Interdisciplinary teams that include technical and mental health experts and individuals with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
Applications are open through December 19, 2025. Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and selections will be made on or before January 15, 2026. More information about the grant program and application processopens in new window is on the OpenAI website.
