DfE Funded Projects
The School of Law invites passionate researchers to apply for projects within a dynamic thematic area, generously funded by the Department for the Economy (DfE).
Each application form should include only one project code. You may submit multiple applications, if required.
A small number of international awards will be available for allocation across the School. An international award is not guaranteed to be available for these projects, and these awards will be highly competitive.
All queries relating to these funded projects can be directed to the Research Administrator, Ms Heather Kinning (h.kinning@qub.ac.uk).
The closing date is Tuesday, 10 March 2026 at noon.
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How the tech sector can 'make the world a better place':
Regulating AI for business relations, public service delivery and creative sector growth in NI and beyond
This theme will examine how AI can be regulated for enhancing business relations, public service delivery and creative sector growth in NI in particular. The range of topics included in this theme spans generative AI, authorship and markets, proportionate IP enforcement, as well as legal frameworks for flexible working. Other potential topics include the use of AI in relation to building an inclusive and responsible FinTech regulatory system for NI and AI decision making in the NI Courts and Tribunal system.
4 potential projects have been identified and are listed here.
The closing date is Tuesday, 10 March 2026 at noon with applicants quoting one project code in each online application.