The Lucy Annual Research Theme
The Lucy Annual Research Theme at Notre Dame funds interdisciplinary research addressing an annually selected societal challenge, with a focus on data science and AI for social good.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Application deadline for The Lucy Annual Research Theme)
Funding Amounts: Varies by project; typically supports multiple awards annually aligned to the theme.
Summary: Supports innovative, interdisciplinary research at Notre Dame on an annually selected theme addressing pressing societal challenges.
Key Information: Open only to University of Notre Dame faculty, staff, and graduate students.
Description
The Lucy Annual Research Theme grant, administered by the Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society at the University of Notre Dame, provides funding each year for research projects that align with a focused, annually selected theme. The program aims to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and support bold, innovative research addressing complex societal challenges through data science and artificial intelligence. The 2025–2026 theme is “Responsible, Inclusive, Safe, and Ethical AI for Social Good,” encouraging projects that explore the responsible development and deployment of AI for positive societal impact. Past themes have included health equity and translational research for social good.
