Research Grants - Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab
Supports interdisciplinary, practical research on the ethical development and deployment of AI and emerging technologies, producing actionable frameworks and tools for real-world impact.
Funder: Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Call for Proposals)
Funding Amounts: Recent cycles: $345,000 awarded to 6 projects; typical grants range from ~$30,000–$75,000 per project; project duration up to 12–18 months.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary research addressing ethical, inclusive, and beneficial development and deployment of AI and emerging technologies.
Key Information: All dates are projected; future CFP details may change—check program page for updates.
Description
The Notre Dame-IBM Technology Ethics Lab's Research Grants program funds practical, interdisciplinary research projects that address the ethical challenges of emerging technologies, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The program aims to support work that ensures technology is developed and deployed in ways that are ethical, inclusive, and beneficial to society. Research topics are broad, including AI auditing, the ethics of large-scale models, human-AI collaboration, automation, identification, prediction, persuasion, and technology adoption. The Lab emphasizes applied research that produces frameworks, tools, or guidelines for real-world impact across sectors such as healthcare, education, governance, and social services.
