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<b>Subject:</b> [IAMCR] Internet Policy Observatory: Call for Proposals<u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div><p class="MsoNormal"><u></u>�<u></u></p><div><p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">Internet�Policy�Observatory:<br>
Call For Proposals</span></b><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222"><br><br>The Center for Global Communication Studies (CGCS) at the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania, announces a call for proposals under its�Internet�Policy�Observatory (IPO). One of the goals of IPO is helping to develop a broad understanding of the conditions, processes and stakeholders that drive the development of�Internet�policies�in pivotal countries, and of how those conditions influence developments at the regional and international levels.<br>
<br>Proposals should address one or both of the two RFPs described below:<br><br>*�Internet�Policy�Observatory Regional Hub Grants<br>*�Internet�Policy�Observatory Thematic Grants<br><br><b>Internet�Policy�Observatory - Regional Hub Grant</b><br>
<br>The objective of this Call is to add to a global network of Regional Hubs supporting�Internet�policy�research with specific regional perspectives. The purpose of these grants is to encourage research from a variety of disciplines to help further understanding on how global�Internet�policies�evolve.<br>
<br>This Call is open to persons and organizations who are particularly interested in�Internet�policy�research, and who are based in countries that are located within (1) Latin America & Caribbean, (2) Middle-East and North Africa[1], (3) South & South-East Asia[2] / Pacific (4) Central Asia[3](5) East Asia[4] (6) Sub-Saharan Africa.<br>
<br>Research groups, universities, and civil society organizations which already have research programs on�Internet�policy�issues in the relevant countries and regions are particularly encouraged to apply. Beneficiaries of related, but different grants awarded under the�Internet�Policy�Observatory may also apply to this call.<br>
<br>Eligible proposals should address four core deliverables (Please view the full RFP�for complete descriptions of deliverables):<br><br>1. Hub Study: The�Internet�Policy�Observatory welcomes proposals that seek to investigate�Internet�policy�issues within specific countries within a region, or alternatively the region as a whole. Potential topics to consider range across the wider field of�Internet�policy, including, but are not limited to, issues of�Internet�governance,�Internet�filtration and censorship, implications of military and security services activities and concerns on�policy�development, to name but a few examples.</span><span lang="EN-US" style><u></u><u></u></span></p>
<div><div><div><div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">2. Hub Survey: Proposals should speak to the organization's capacity to carry out qualitative and quantitative research. As part of the�Internet�Policy�Observatory's effort to create a global Delphi (expert) survey on�Internet�policy�formation, organizations will be expected to incorporate a strategy for the creation and implementation of regional surveys.</span><span lang="EN-US" style><u></u><u></u></span></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">3. Hub View: A key task of the Regional Hubs is to regularly provide news on�Internet-policy-relevant developments within their region to the IPO website.</span><span lang="EN-US" style><u></u><u></u></span></p>
</div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:#222222">4. Hub Action: Each Regional Hub should also propose further, regional specific activity - such as local conferences or workshops - that can be financed directly from the Grant or might be financed from other sources.<br>
<br>Grants are expected to be USD 20,000-40,000 per application selected.<br><br>Applications should be submitted by�5pm EST on September 15, 2013.<br><br>Click here<<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SA9uLA9EmV9W36sUgWfXhYR46VPR2EXbmDoduwbG7KwaibsIU8pHwp2FIvaXHXoC2Po9LXe-JCHLeOgi-LgSU6G-plWbOACZ4v59cWjkJUg73LpJ9MW6OqhlKoRKGkeGsbcMqyYEsrBNzuQKi6XGiwvWgahDR9RJocXvT0AvI5U=" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc">http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SA9uLA9EmV9W36sUgWfXhYR46VPR2EXbmDoduwbG7KwaibsIU8pHwp2FIvaXHXoC2Po9LXe-JCHLeOgi-LgSU6G-plWbOACZ4v59cWjkJUg73LpJ9MW6OqhlKoRKGkeGsbcMqyYEsrBNzuQKi6XGiwvWgahDR9RJocXvT0AvI5U=</span></a>> for the full RFP, including information about eligibility, deliverables, submission guidelines, and award criteria.<br>
<br><b>Internet�Policy�Observatory Thematic Grants</b><br><br>The objective of this Call is to encourage research by individuals and institutions particularly interested in�Internet�policy�issues.<br><br>This Call is open to persons and organizations who are particularly interested in�Internet�policy�research and who are based in key countries/regions or led by a consortium that is located within the key regions.<br>
<br>Research groups and civil society organizations which already have research programs on�Internet�policy�issues in the relevant countries and regions are particularly encouraged to apply. Fluency in English is required both for research and relevant administration tasks.<br>
<br>The thematic focus of the proposals may include, but is not limited to, one of the general areas (for full descriptions, please view the full RFP.<br><br>* Technical developments and�Internet�policy<br>* Governance and�Internet�policy<br>
*�Internet�policy�and�Internet/cyberspace ownership<br>* Social media and�Internet�policy<br>* The socio-economic impact of�Internet�policy<br>* The language of�Internet�Policy<br><br>Applications should be submitted by�5pm EST on September 15, 2013.<br>
<br>Click here<<a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SA9uLA9EmV8284J14FxIJOTNU0B6B6n_8n4YH3EXlhyZhNTgI6cwd_dd_SIP18qOcMKHGXGWv_3O1iq1R85Jns0ipun9XoGQ225Adea3Zi2TdwRa52yBiCO05fnjTjB0e2Ro_WvRngPUPioN4ELy1UEtGsgPVEExdxrl051o9WP9m-_wfO6w9w==" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc">http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001SA9uLA9EmV8284J14FxIJOTNU0B6B6n_8n4YH3EXlhyZhNTgI6cwd_dd_SIP18qOcMKHGXGWv_3O1iq1R85Jns0ipun9XoGQ225Adea3Zi2TdwRa52yBiCO05fnjTjB0e2Ro_WvRngPUPioN4ELy1UEtGsgPVEExdxrl051o9WP9m-_wfO6w9w==</span></a>> for the full RFP, including information about eligibility, deliverables, submission guidelines, and award criteria.<br>
<br>For more information, please direct comments and questions to�<a href="mailto:internetpolicy@asc.upenn.edu" target="_blank"><span style="color:#1155cc">internetpolicy@asc.upenn.edu</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style><u></u><u></u></span></p>
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