Ideas

Arts & Culture
How can media and entertainment address social polarization?

Arts & Culture
What does abundant creativity require?

Arts & Culture
What creative possibilities will emerging technology unlock?

Nature
Why is this a new era for forests?

Nature
Why is Indigenous leadership vital for a thriving U.S. conservation movement?

Health & Well-being
How can we more rigorously consider race in clinical equations so that these algorithms no longer contribute to racial health disparities?

Health & Well-being
What factors contribute to good health for all?

Health & Well-being
How can we reimagine the child welfare system to put the needs of kids and families first?
Projects

Singing in Solidarity
On May Day 2025, a participatory choral performance led by Troy Anthony and the Fire Ensemble rallies support for artists and the power of the performing arts.

STEMM Opportunity Alliance
Ensuring that any American, no matter their background or location, has the access and opportunity to enter and thrive in the STEMM economy.

Encoding Equity in Clinical Research & Practice
This alliance, led by the Council of Medical Specialty Societies and supported by the Doris Duke Foundation, is driving change and raising awareness about race in clinical algorithms.

Tribal Nations Conservation Pledge
Led by Native Americans in Philanthropy, the Tribal Nations Conservation Pledge and Funding Collaborative is rallying philanthropic capital to support Indigenous leaders in conserving their lands, waters and lifeways.

9th American Forest Congress
An unprecedented convening of forest supporters and advocates gather in Washington, D.C., to create a new plan for climate-smart conservation and forest stewardship.

Rx Kids
To support research to evaluate the impact of material support on child well-being outcomes, through the Rx Kids pilot for newborns in Flint, Michigan.

Doris Duke Distinguished Visiting Fellows
The Doris Duke Distinguished Visiting Fellows Program at the McCourt School provides a flexible and welcoming home to leaders from across the policy world — former elected and appointed officials, high-level staff and other leaders with a wealth of experience and insights, particularly in the areas of child well-being and social policies.

Stranger at the Gate
Created by Joshua Seftel and Smartypants Productions, “Stranger at the Gate” is an Oscar-nominated short distributed by The New Yorker Studios with anchor support from the Doris Duke Foundation.
Events
News

i-D
What’s an Art Person?
Sep 18, 2025

Federation of American Scientists
Four Recommendations to Improve Healthcare Outcomes
Sep 17, 2025

The Arts Fuse
Musician Interview: Pianist Marcus Roberts — How AI can Support Artists
Sep 05, 2025
DDF Announces the Appointment of Jodi Hill-Lilly as Program Director for Child Well-Being
Aug 13, 2025

Grist
Salmon, Tribal Sovereignty, and Energy Collide as US Abandons Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement
Jun 30, 2025

STAT
To Tackle Race in Clinical Guidelines, Researchers Seek Alternatives to Federal Dollars
Jun 26, 2025

STAT
States Anxiously Wait To Find Out if Cancer Tracking and Prevention Funding From CDC Will Be Renewed
Jun 26, 2025

New York Times
The Disappearing Funds for Chronic Diseases
Jun 04, 2025
Reports and papers
What 15 Years of Research in Africa Reveals About Resilient and Responsive Health Systems
Jun 06, 2025

Natural climate solutions for the United States
Oct 31, 2022

Blood Advances
Investing in Operational Research Capacity Building for Front-Line Health Workers Strengthens Countries’ Resilience to Tackling the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dec 17, 2020



















