Are you an independent researcher or part of a public research institution seeking opportunities to advance understanding of the Internet and its impact on society? Look no further! The Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grant Program is now open for applications until May 14.
About The Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grant Program
The Internet Society Foundation’s Research Program aims to foster global research collaborations that contribute to the advancement of the Internet and its significance for all. By supporting innovative methodologies and diverse research endeavors, the program seeks to facilitate access to knowledge that can inform decision-making in both government and industry spheres.
Program Objectives:
- Promote novel methodologies to address Internet-related challenges.
- Identify and support a diverse and collaborative group of researchers and research institutions.
- Facilitate access to intersectional research applicable to decision-making processes.
The program emphasizes applied and open research, meaning that projects should seek to address real-world questions and be openly published for the scientific community. Ethical considerations are paramount, particularly regarding research involving human or animal subjects.
Areas of Focus:
The Research Grant Program invites proposals addressing the following thematic areas:
- Greening the Internet: Explore the environmental impact of the Internet, including energy consumption, waste generation, and resilience to climate change.
- The Internet Economy: Analyze the transformative effects of the Internet on traditional economic structures and explore opportunities for equitable participation in a digitizing global economy.
- A Trustworthy Internet: Investigate the resilience, reliability, accountability, and security of the Internet, with a focus on meeting user expectations and addressing potential gaps in trust.
- Decolonizing the Internet: Examine the Internet’s role in perpetuating or mitigating inequalities, injustices, and cultural erasure, with an emphasis on practices that promote inclusivity and justice.
Benefits of The Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grant Program
The program provides for two levels of funding:
- Independent researchers may apply for funding up to US$200,000. Grants will be awarded directly to individuals who are identified as the principal investigator on the project and he/she will be responsible for grant management including all reporting requirements during the life of the grant.
- Organizations and institutions may apply for funding up to US$500,000. One or more awards in each of the thematic areas are anticipated subject to fiscal year funding.
The Internet Society Foundation’s Research Grant Program Requirments
- Independent researchers should hold a postgraduate research degree (PhD, Masters) and demonstrate relevant publications or work.
- Public research institutions must be 501c3 or equivalent, with a mission aligned to that of the Foundation.
Application Date and Process
Only applications submitted in the Foundation’s grants management system, Fluxx, will be considered. Incomplete submissions that do not meet eligibility requirements will not be considered (see Eligibility Requirements).
This year, we have two different registration forms, one for organizations and universities, and one for individual applicants.
Organizations can sign up and register on Fluxx here.
Individual researchers can sign up and register on Fluxx here.
Application Deadline
14 May, 2024
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