How much funding does McCourt Institute Research Grants provide?

McCourt Institute Research Grants provides $50 million over 10 years in funding.

When is the deadline for McCourt Institute Research Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for McCourt Institute Research Grants?

Eligible applicants: Researchers and faculty from Georgetown University and Sciences Po.

How often is McCourt Institute Research Grants offered?

McCourt Institute Research Grants runs on an annual cycle.

McCourt Institute Research Grants

Project Liberty Institute

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research Humanities Grants

Funding Amount

$50 million over 10 years

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Researchers and faculty from Georgetown University and Sciences Po

Other requirements

Interdisciplinary teams from law, computer science, public policy, and ethics

Overview

Funder: The McCourt Institute, established with founding partners Sciences Po (Paris) and Georgetown University (Washington, D.C.)

Total Commitment: $50 million over 10 years to support research on technology for the common good

Geographic Scope: International (primarily France and United States through partner institutions)

Focus Areas:

Ethical technology and digital governance
Impact of technology on individuals and society
New governance models and regulatory frameworks
Technologies to mitigate harm and advance the common good
Implementation of fact-checking mechanisms to fight disinformation
Legal frameworks for artificial intelligence use
Digital rights and responsible data practices

Eligibility:

Researchers and faculty from Georgetown University and Sciences Po
Interdisciplinary teams from law, computer science, public policy, and ethics

Award Structure:

2022: 28 researchers awarded across 17 projects
Funded projects selected annually
Administered directly by Georgetown University and Sciences Po

Key Contact:

Shéhérazade Semsar-de Boisséson, Inaugural Executive Director of the McCourt Institute
Maria Cancian, Dean of the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University
Guillaume Plantin, Dean of Research and Faculty at Sciences Po

Background:
The McCourt Institute was established to advance technology for the common good. Selected projects address critical questions about digital technology impacts, including disinformation, artificial intelligence governance, and democratic participation.

What Project Liberty Institute actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 12
Total given: $1.91M
Median grant: $63K
Range: $30K–$1M

By dollars: District of Columbia 62%, New York 17%, California 8%. Top recipient cities: Washington, DC; New York, NY; Covina, CA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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