[ Facebook Research Labs - Request for proposals on responsible innovation in AR/VR | Research Funding ]
Event details
Date | 29.10.2020 |
Category | Call for proposal |
Aim: Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) is pleased to invite university faculty to respond to this call for research proposals on exploring unique considerations in the rapidly growing space of AR, VR, and smart devices.
We aim to develop a broader and deeper understanding across the industry of how to balance the experience of both users and non-users of AR/VR products, with a focus on the potential for disproportionate harm to communities of color. We know there are nuanced trade-offs to consider around the wearer of AR/VR products and those who find themselves in their field of vision, and that these tradeoffs must account for the impact on vulnerable communities. We also know that we cannot address these challenges alone, and hope to work with researchers to inform and influence how we build our products.
Facebook is soliciting proposals to accelerate research on how user and non-user experiences differ across social groups and cultures, including non-U.S. based perspectives. We are considering non-users to be both those who do not own AR/VR devices (either by choice or circumstance) and also those who are bystanders to a user’s experience.
Funding: USD $75’000
Eligibility: Applicants must be current full-time faculty at an accredited academic institution that awards research degrees to PhD students, and they must be the Principal Investigator on any resulting award. Awards must comply with applicable U.S. and international laws, regulations, and policies.
How to Apply: Proposals should include a summary of the project (1-2 pages), a draft budget description (1 page), CVs of all involved researchers, and organizational details. For any assistance on the organizational details or tax information, please contact the Research Office. Budgets should be formulated to include 10% overhead (the maximum allowed in the program guidelines).
Deadline: 29 October 2020 (5:00 pm AOE)
Further information
We aim to develop a broader and deeper understanding across the industry of how to balance the experience of both users and non-users of AR/VR products, with a focus on the potential for disproportionate harm to communities of color. We know there are nuanced trade-offs to consider around the wearer of AR/VR products and those who find themselves in their field of vision, and that these tradeoffs must account for the impact on vulnerable communities. We also know that we cannot address these challenges alone, and hope to work with researchers to inform and influence how we build our products.
Facebook is soliciting proposals to accelerate research on how user and non-user experiences differ across social groups and cultures, including non-U.S. based perspectives. We are considering non-users to be both those who do not own AR/VR devices (either by choice or circumstance) and also those who are bystanders to a user’s experience.
Funding: USD $75’000
Eligibility: Applicants must be current full-time faculty at an accredited academic institution that awards research degrees to PhD students, and they must be the Principal Investigator on any resulting award. Awards must comply with applicable U.S. and international laws, regulations, and policies.
How to Apply: Proposals should include a summary of the project (1-2 pages), a draft budget description (1 page), CVs of all involved researchers, and organizational details. For any assistance on the organizational details or tax information, please contact the Research Office. Budgets should be formulated to include 10% overhead (the maximum allowed in the program guidelines).
Deadline: 29 October 2020 (5:00 pm AOE)
Further information
- More details on the call can be found on the RFP website.
- For any other questions, contact the Research Office.
Practical information
- General public
- Free