Interntet Society Foundation´s : Research Grant Program

"The Internet Society Foundation’s Research Program supports global research collaborations that advance understanding of the Internet and its value for all. Statements of interest and subsequent proposals should address topics related to one of the following thematic areas:

-Greening the Internet
-The Internet Economy 
-A Trustworthy Internet
-Decolonizing the Internet"
 

"Independent researchers should have a postgraduate research degree (PhD, Masters) and peer reviewed publications, patents, academic or independently published work in the relevant area.

Public research institutions should be 501c3 or equivalent and should have a mission that is aligned to that of the Foundation. (Private institutions are not eligible entities to receive funding).

The Foundation supports research involving human or animal subjects when the project has been certified by a responsible body to be ethical and in compliance with local law. It is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator of the project to obtain these certifications.

Researchers are encouraged to submit a full application to be reviewed by the Independent Program Review Committee. Final submissions will be selected based on the following criteria:

Is the research in line with one of the Foundation’s thematic areas?
Is the research novel?
Is the research applied?
Is the research collaborative?"