U.S. DOD/OSD: Minerva Initiative for research of Defense Social Science- White Papers

Name: U.S. DOD/OSD: Minerva Initiative for research of Defense Social Science- White Papers
Application deadline: 29/02/16
General description:

OSD is seeking university-led fundamental research of the social and cultural forces shaping U.S. strategic interests globally:

* Identity, Influence, and Mobilization - Culture, identity, and security

* Contributors to Societal Resilience and Change Governance and rule of law Migration and urbanization; Populations and demographics; Environment and natural resources; Economics

* Power and Deterrence Global order, Power projection and diffusion, Beyond conventional deterrence, Area studies

* Analytical methods and metrics for security research

* Innovations in National Security, Conflict, and Cooperation

Funding: $150 K/year to $1.0 M/year over 3-5 years.

http://minerva.dtic.mil/baa.html

 

Source: Foreign
Budget: Funding: $150 K/year to $1.0 M/year over 3-5 years.
Number of research years: 3-5
Contact person: Robi, 2152, robertg@tx.technion.ac.il; Michal - 1745, michall@trdf.technion.ac.il
Fields: Social Sciences and humanities
Type of fund: The fund is not a competitive fund
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