Digital Data Design (D^3) Associates Program
Harvard’s D^3 Associates Program funds innovative research on AI’s impact on business, emphasizing field experiments and projects with actionable, industry-relevant insights.
Funder: Harvard University
Due Dates: Spring 2026 (Applications now open)
Funding Amounts: Microgrants; over $800,000 awarded to date; typical award size not specified.
Summary: Supports research on the transformative impact of AI on business, with a focus on field-based experiments and innovative pilot projects.
Key Information: Eligibility limited to Harvard faculty; program prioritizes actionable, industry-relevant research.
Description
The Digital Data Design (D^3) Associates Program, hosted by the D^3 Institute at Harvard University (now the Harvard Business School AI Institute), aims to advance research on how artificial intelligence is reshaping businesses and organizations. The program emphasizes large-scale, field-based experiments and high-impact, ambitious research ideas with practical implications for industry. It also supports pilot projects that can deliver initial research insights. The initiative is designed to deliver actionable findings for both the public and practitioners, helping to shape the future of work and business in the era of AI.
