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2020 Foundational Integrity Research: Misinformation and Polarization request for proposals

Facebook’s integrity efforts are at the heart of the company’s mission to bring the world closer together, because social technologies have to be a place where people can express themselves freely, fairly, and safely around the world.

In this request for proposals (RFP), Facebook is offering awards to researchers interested in exploring the societal issues of misinformation and polarization related to social communication technologies. A total of $2,000,000 will be provided in funding for research proposals that aim to enrich our understanding of challenges related to misinformation, polarization, information quality, and conflict on social media and social technology platforms. The goal for these awards is to support the growth of the scientific community in these spaces and to contribute to a shared understanding across the broader industry on how social technology companies can better address social issues on their platforms. Research is not restricted to focusing on Facebook apps and technology.

Proposals for this RFP are due Wednesday, April 1, at 5:00 p.m

Read here the principal areas of exploration

How to apply

Proposals should include the following:

  • A summary of the project (2–3 pages): Include an explanation of the area of focus, techniques, relevant prior work, quantifiable risks/dependencies, and a timeline with milestones and expected outcomes. Please see the Additional Information section for more guidance. References may exceed the page limit, but please keep concise. Proposed projects should be up to and not exceeding 1 year in duration.
  • A draft budget (1 page): Include an approximate cost of the project and explanation of how funds would be spent. Proposals should focus on costs of the empirical research. Participants will be invited (not required) to attend one in-person meeting with the Facebook research and product teams in 2021; travel and lodging costs for a trip to Facebook Headquarters in Menlo Park, California, should be included in the proposed budget.
  • Curriculum vitae: Provide the name of each researcher involved in the proposed work with their CV/résumé
  • Administrative information: Include the institution’s tax ID number and details for both a finance contact and authorized authority that can sign award documentation.
  • Keywords: Select the primary research area from the bolded “Principal Areas of Exploration” above that is most relevant for your proposal. This will assist in the appropriate assignment of reviewers.

More information on Facebook Research website

To apply, visit the application page

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