Exciting Opportunity for Trust and Safety Researchers! The Stanford Internet Observatory, in partnership with the Omidyar Network, is thrilled to announce the launch of a Pilot Grants Program, supporting researchers who are dedicated to studying issues related to online trust and safety in the majority world. This initiative will fund 6-10 proposals, focusing on topics like fraud, harassment, information interference, abusive content, encryption, internet connectivity, child safety, and content moderation, specifically outside North American and Western European contexts. Research Areas: Explore online safety challenges affecting underrepresented languages, non-mainstream devices or platforms, and diverse social and political contexts. Grant Details: 1. Up to $15,000 in funding available. 2. Opportunities for mentorship and feedback. 3. A virtual symposium to showcase research findings. Eligibility: Open to researchers affiliated with academic institutions, research institutions, think tanks, NGOs, journalistic organizations, or civil society organizations. Timeline: • Application due date: January 30, 2024. • Awards announcement: March 1, 2024. Proposal Guidelines: Submit a 2-page summary proposal including motivation, research questions, methodology, team qualifications, timeline, and budget. Evaluation Criteria: Proposals will be evaluated based on relevance, potential to contribute new knowledge, feasibility, and methodology. Program Timeline: • Call for Applications: November 1, 2023 • Info Session: December 13, 2024 • Project Commencement: April 1, 2024 • Workshops and Check-ins throughout 2024-2025 Ready to make a global impact in online trust and safety? Apply now to be part of this groundbreaking program! For more information and to apply, visit https://shorturl.at/fiMTV or email [email protected] for application-related inquiries. Work together to create a safer digital world for all!