The Dana Foundation - Trainee Research Award
January 17, 2025
Graduate student and postdoctoral trainee applicants may request up to $15,000 in funding to support small research projects in neuroscience and society. The funds could be used to support the following types of research (note that these are examples and not an exhaustive list):
- Surveys and Questionnaires: These can be used to assess and gauge public opinion or the views of specific populations (e.g., patients, professionals, policymakers) on ethical or societal issues in neuroscience.
- Interviews and Focus Groups: In-depth interviews with stakeholders (e.g., patients, clinicians, ethicists) or focus group discussions can reveal the nuanced perspectives of different individuals affected by neuroscience and society issues.
- Case Studies: Detailed analysis of specific, real-world examples of neuroscience applications, exploring the practical and ethical challenges relevant to neuroscience and society.
- Conceptual Analysis: Investigating the meaning of key terms and concepts used in neuroethics to better understand their implications with respect to advances in neuroscience.
- Case Law Review: Analyzing legal rulings and judicial applications where neuroscience plays a critical role, to understand its implications in legal frameworks and decision-making.
- Policy Analysis: Examining existing and/or proposed policies and regulations related to the usage and governance of neurotechnology.
- Systematic Reviews: Reviewing existing literature to synthesize research findings on a particular neuroscience and society topic, identifying patterns, gaps, and emerging trends.
Deadline: March 14, 2025