Data Science Institute
Support the Future of Data Science at Brown
At the Brown University Data Science Institute (DSI), we are defining the future by integrating cutting-edge data methods across the sciences, humanities, and social good.
Support the Future of Data Science at Brown
At the Brown University Data Science Institute (DSI), we are defining the future by integrating cutting-edge data methods across the sciences, humanities, and social good.
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Your belief in our mission is critical. Small-to-medium gifts from alumni and friends like you provide the immediate, flexible resources that transform ambitious ideas into real-world impact. Every contribution, whether it helps a student attend a crucial conference or supports the foundational research of an early-career scholar, is an investment in the next generation of data-driven leaders.
Join us in fueling the DSI’s momentum and shaping a better, data-informed world.
Here are specific ways your gift can directly support the Data Science Institute’s students and research, making a tangible difference today:
| Gift Level | Suggested Gift Range | Direct Impact (What Your Gift Funds) |
| Pioneers of Promise | $500 – $1,000 | Student Prizes and Recognition. Your gift funds stipends for excellence in undergraduate and graduate data science projects, recognizing top-tier student research and presentation skills at our annual showcase or commencement. |
| Research Catalyst | $1,001 – $2,500 | Student Travel and Conference Support. This covers essential travel and registration fees for graduate students to present their work at major national and international conferences, fostering professional networking and visibility. |
| Fellowship Builder | $2,501 – $5,000 | Seed Funding for DSI Fellowships. Your contribution is directly added to our growing fellowship fund, helping us attract and support the brightest PhD candidates with critical financial aid and research stipends. |
| Innovation Starter | $5,001 + | Early-Career Faculty Research. These gifts provide crucial seed funding for DSI faculty to launch ambitious pilot projects, collect preliminary data, or purchase specialized software necessary to secure larger external grants. |
Why Give to the Data Science Institute?
- 100% Direct Impact: Your contribution goes directly to the DSI’s immediate needs, supporting students, programming, and faculty innovation.
- Flexibility is Key: Unrestricted gifts empower the DSI leadership to seize unexpected opportunities – funding a spontaneous student workshop, hosting a critical visiting scholar, or purchasing essential computing resources.
- Be a Mentor and a Patron: Your gift is a powerful statement of confidence in our students, giving them the freedom to pursue high-risk, high-reward research without financial constraint.