Research projects

The Data Trusts Initiative is funding research projects at the intersection of theory and practice to understand how to operationalise data trusts. Explore our current portfolio here.

  • Bridging theory and practice with use cases

    What do use cases tell us about operational strategies for data trusts?

  • Exploring data trusts in the health research context

    How can the legal mechanisms provided by data trusts support research?

  • Urban data trusts in theory and in practice

    How might data trusts operate in cities and urban environments?

  • Local data and placemaking in coastal communities

    How can data trusts support civic engagement and environmental stewardship in local communities?

  • Exploring the core concepts of a Civil Law data trust through the design of a Constituting Act

    How can data trusts be created in civil law jurisdictions?

  • Personal Data Accounts

    What combination of technical and legal infrastructure can give individuals more control over data about them?