Funding, News and Announcements

Facebook is currently accepting applications for research on the impact of AR, VR and smart device technology on non-users. Proposals should focus especially on those from under-represented communities, as well as best practices for fostering welcoming and inclusive environments in 3D spaces.  

There are two requests for proposals and details about the different funding opportunities are included below. Each award is worth up to $75,000 USD.

Request for proposals on responsible innovation in AR/VR: “Consider Everyone”

• 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.
• Facebook considers 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.
• A total of up to eight awards are available.
• More information, including the application form, can be found online

Request for proposals on social experiences in VR environments

• Facebook is soliciting proposals to help accelerate research in social VR with the hope of fostering open, welcoming, and safer virtual worlds.
• A total of up to eight awards are available.

More information, including the application form, can be found online

Deadlines

Internal: October 22, 2020 at 4:30pm. Contact ird@dal.ca

Funder: October 29, 2020 at 5:00pm AOE