Pilot Project Fund open for applications - CLOSED
The Web Science Institute (WSI) has pilot project funding for 2023-24 to stimulate and pump-prime interdisciplinary research activity that will ultimately lead to collaborations and the development of full research grant proposals.
We are looking for proposals in the any relevant research area related to Web Science, Data Science, Human-Centred AI or Socio-Technical Studies. These may include, for example:
- Responsible and trustworthy AI
- AI governance, security, justice, equity and/or ethics
- AI and sustainability
- AI enriched society and culture.
- AI for health and/or life sciences
- AI and place
Funding
Successful projects will be awarded funding normally within a range of £5k to £15k. Projects may run between 1 February and 31 July 2024.
Project criteria
An awards panel comprising the WSI Directors will rank proposals and make final funding decisions within two weeks of the closing date. The panel will examine:
- Knowledge of and commitment to Web Science, Data Science, Human-Centred AI, and Socio-Technical Studies.
- Fit with the criteria to stimulate and pump-prime interdisciplinary research collaborations.
- Impact and future funding potential with a clear line of sight towards an identified grant submission within 9 months.
- Sensible spending plan.
How to apply
Applications are welcomed from staff in any faculty at the University of Southampton, particularly those led by Early Career Researchers.
The application form, which includes guidelines on submitting proposals and conditions of funding, can be found on the WSI SharePoint site.
Applications should be submitted electronically in PDF form to Claire Wilkins (wsi@soton.ac.uk) by 17:00 on Thursday 4 January 2024.