Facebook has a genuine interest in promoting safe and smart online behaviors.? Facebook recently introduced their Digital Citizenship Research Grant which supports research that promotes understanding “how kids are growing up in a world of media and technology.”
The research grant has a specific focus on bully prevention and is open to academic and non-profit institutions.? The grant recipient will be awarded $200,000.
How to apply for the grant:
Eligibility: Full or part-time faculty members from universities worldwide and nonprofit organization employees may submit proposals describing the research they wish to pursue.
Deadlines: Research proposals are due by Monday, September 12, 2011 at midnight PT. We will notify final awardees by Monday, October 31, 2011.
Submission: Proposals must be submitted in PDF format via email to: [email protected]
The official press release and further details can be found here.