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AI & Democracy Grants is sponsored by Digital Technology for Democracy Lab (DTD Lab) - The University of Virginia. These grants support projects that reveal the social, political, and cultural dynamics emerging around the infrastructural integration of AI systems into institutions and people's lives, as well as the role of governments, institutions, and organizations in the development and p…
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Skip to primary navigation Postdoctoral Research Fellows As digital technologies reshape our world, the Digital Technology for Democracy (DTD) Lab pioneers impact-oriented research to ensure that democratic processes and public institutions are strengthened rather than undermined during this transformation.
Funded by UVA’s Grand Challenges Research Initiatives and administered by UVA’s Karsh Institute of Democracy, the Lab supports a postdoctoral fellowship program, faculty research, topical convenings, and research-practice partnerships to critically examine the impact of digital systems and channels these insights into innovative pathways for technology that serves the public good.
Open-Source AI as Democratic Infrastructure Student Technology Council Technology & Disinformation Technology & Democracy Exchange Descendant-Led Digital Humanities Lab & Network Cryptocurrency & Democracy Postdoctoral Research Fellows The DTD Lab supports a transdisciplinary cohort of fellows who play a key role in animating this pan-university project spanning across all twelve UVA schools .
In addition to actively pursuing their own research projects, fellows are an integral part of the DTD Lab. They participate in Lab-sponsored seminars and workshops; actively engage with the community of scholars formed by a cohort of fellows, Lab faculty co-leads, and other affiliated faculty; and contribute to Lab-sponsored initiatives (such as white papers or other forms of intellectual output).
Fellows are invited to participate in convenings aimed at bringing together different sectors, including the technology industry and policymakers and are connected with relevant departments, units, and schools at UVA to support their work and engagement with colleagues during their fellowship.
Fellows are part of a broader community at the Karsh Institute of Democracy and included in professional development activities offered to postdoctoral fellows at UVA.
The DTD Lab provides funding to faculty for projects connected to the DTD Lab’s mission of understanding the intersections of democracy and digital technology, including how rapidly evolving digital technologies and artificial intelligence can challenge but also fortify democratic institutions and practices.
Large Seed Grants: For projects with prospects to leverage findings to secure external funding for research or creative activities. Collaborative proposals are encouraged, especially those spanning departments/schools or career ranks or stages. Project duration is 1 year; f unding requests may be up to $40,000 per project.
Small Seed Grants: For projects requiring a smaller initial investment to initiate the research and prepare for external grant applications. Project duration is 1 year; f unding requests may be up to $15,000 per project.
AI & Democracy Grants: For projects that reveal the social, political, and cultural dynamics that emerge around the infrastructural integration of AI systems into institutions and people’s lives, as well as the role of governments, institutions, and organizations in the development and promotion of AI systems. Funding requests may be up to $50,000 per project with potential for a $50,000 second-year extension.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Researchers and organizations focusing on AI and democracy. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000 per project (with possibility of additional $50,000 for a second year). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
AI & Democracy Grants is funded by Digital Technology for Democracy Lab (DTD Lab) - The University of Virginia. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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