## TLDR
**$15,000 research grant program:**
* $12,000 to University of Chicago's ChicagoDAO for developing AI tools for DAO operations
* $3,000 for program management and technical resources

## Background
DAOs face unique operational challenges in governance, compliance, and administration. While AI technology has advanced significantly, there are few specialized tools that address the specific needs of DAOs. This project aims to develop practical AI solutions that can streamline DAO operations and enhance decision-making processes.

## Proposal
We propose a research collaboration with University of Chicago's ChicagoDAO to develop and test AI tools specifically designed for DAO administration and operations.

### Program Objectives:
* Create AI tools for automated proposal analysis and classification
* Develop systems for compliance monitoring and reporting
* Build frameworks for financial analysis and reporting
* Design tools for governance participation metrics and insights
* Create documentation and templates for other DAOs to implement similar tools

## Deliverables

1. **AI-Powered Proposal Analysis System**
* Automatic categorization of proposals
* Risk assessment framework
* Impact analysis tools

2. **Compliance Review Dashboard**
* Real-time monitoring of DAO activities
* Automated compliance checks
* Reporting templates
* Risk flags and alerts

3. **Financial Analytics Suite**
* General Ledger: Transaction classification, reconciliation, audit trail
* Financial Statements: Automated balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow generation
* Treasury Analytics: Liquidity ratios, asset allocation, risk metrics
* Performance Monitoring: KPIs, budget variance, financial ratios

4. **Documentation and Templates**
* Technical documentation
* Implementation guides
* Best practices for AI integration
* Open-source code repositories

## Program Structure

### Research Team
University of Chicago's ChicagoDAO student organization
* 3-5 Booth Business and Law School students
* Focus on AI development and DAO operations
* Regular progress updates and community feedback

### Program Management
Managed by Wylin, bringing experience in:
* Nonprofit operations
* AI prompt engineering
* Project coordination
* Community engagement

### Timeline
Duration: [X] weeks with bi-weekly milestones

## Budget Allocation

**$12,000 - Research Development**
* Distributed to ChicagoDAO's Endaoment smart contract
* Split into milestone-based payments:
* 40% initial
* 30% at midpoint
* 30% upon completion

**$3,000 - Program Management**
* Project coordination
* Technical resources (API credits, development tools)
* Documentation and reporting

### Selection Rationale
The University of Chicago partnership leverages:
* Strong technical expertise in AI/ML
* Understanding of DAO governance
* Established blockchain research programs
* Access to development resources

## Transactions
1. $12,000 USDC to [ChicagoDAO's Endaoment smart contract]
2. $3,000 to wylin.wtf for program management

## Impact
This research program will:
* Create open-source tools for DAO operations
* Establish best practices for AI integration in DAOs
* Reduce operational overhead for DAOs
* Improve governance efficiency
* Provide templates for future DAO-academic collaborations