Call for Grant Applications

Call for Grant Applications

Action Research and Mentorship Grants

for Teachers and Teacher Educators

Ai4Ed Nepal: Quality Education Service Delivery through Innovation

Grant Value: NPR 3,50,000.

Number of Grant available: 6 grants at NPR 3,50,000 each.

Geographic Coverage

• Madhesh Province (2 Grants)
• Lumbini Province (2 Grants)
• Kathmandu Valley (2 Grants)

Timeline: March 2026 – August 2026

Application Deadline: 9 March 2026

The British Council invites applications for six Action Research and Mentorship Grants under the Ai4Ed Nepal project.

We are seeking experienced teachers and teacher educators to serve as Tier-2 Mentors to support teacher-led action research on the responsible and effective use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in basic education classrooms in Nepal.

About the Project

Ai4Ed Nepal aims to strengthen the quality of basic education service delivery through responsible and effective implementation of AI technologies.

Phase One combines:

• A national mixed-methods research study on AI in education
• Teacher-led classroom action research
• Provincial and national policy dialogue
• An international conference on AI in Education

This grant opportunity relates specifically to the Action Research on AI in Classrooms component.

The action research is based on the British Council’s Action Research and Mentorship Scheme (ARMS) framework. It supports teachers to explore how AI can strengthen lesson preparation and teaching practice.

Required Qualifications

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s desirable in Education or related field)
• Experience in education across multiple schools or levels
• Proven experience in action research
• Experience mentoring teachers or facilitating professional learning
• Basic understanding of AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) in education
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Ability to monitor inquiry quality and support evidence collection

For complete details on the requirements, procedures for grant application, please read the attached Grant Application Guidelines at the end of British Councils website link here: Call for Grant Applications - Action Research and Mentorship Grants | British Council

The British Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates with experience in Nepal’s education system and research landscape to apply.