2022 Foundational Integrity Research request for proposals

Meta is offering awards to global social science researchers interested in exploring integrity issues related to social communication technologies, research proposals that aim to enrich the understanding of challenges related to integrity issues on social media and social technology platforms. 

The proposal must comply with applicable U.S. and international laws, regulations, and policies.
Applicants must be current faculty or employed in a role focused on research at an accredited academic institution, university, non-governmental institution, or non-profit organization. Students, including PhD students, are not eligible as applicants.
Applicants must be the Principal Investigator on any resulting award.
Meta cannot consider proposals submitted, prepared, or to be carried out by individuals residing in or affiliated with an academic institution, university, non-governmental institution, or non-profit located in a country or territory subject to comprehensive U.S. trade sanctions.
Government officials (excluding faculty and staff of public universities, to the extent they may be considered government officials), political figures, and politically affiliated businesses (all as determined by Meta in its sole discretion) are not eligible.
Applicants cannot be current employees or contractors at Meta or any of its affiliated brands.

Proposals should include:
A summary of the project (one to two pages), in English, explaining the area of focus, a description of techniques, any relevant prior work, and a timeline with milestones and expected outcomes
A draft budget description (one page) including an approximate cost of the award and explanation of how funds would be spent
Curriculum Vitae for all project participants
Organization details; this will include tax information and administrative contact details