Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab Graduate Fellowship
Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab Graduate Fellowship supports Ph.D. students at Notre Dame in conducting applied research on technology ethics, combining seminars and an industry externship.
Funder: University of Notre Dame
Due Dates: March 31, 2027 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected)
Funding Amounts: $46,000 stipend + $1,000 research account + fully funded 1–3 month externship; 1 year support
Summary: Year-long fellowship for Notre Dame Ph.D. students to conduct applied research in technology ethics, including interdisciplinary seminars and an industry externship.
Key Information: Only open to current Notre Dame Ph.D. students in their 3rd–5th year at time of fellowship.
Description
The Notre Dame-IBM Tech Ethics Lab Graduate Fellowship provides a unique, immersive opportunity for Ph.D. students at the University of Notre Dame to engage in applied research on the ethical challenges posed by technology. Managed by the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good in partnership with the Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab, the fellowship integrates interdisciplinary seminars, professional development, and a fully funded externship with a technology industry partner. Fellows are encouraged to bridge theoretical insights and practical application, developing real-world impact in technology ethics while gaining hands-on experience and participating in a vibrant academic community.
