The Office of Foundations Relations is pleased to share this open call for funding from the James S. McDonnell Foundation.
UCSC Contact: Samantha Forde | forde@ucsc.edu
Funder: James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF)
Program Description: Understanding Human Cognition (UHC)
Application Deadline: April 1, 2022 15:59 CDT
Funding: $250,000 over 2 to 4 years
Overview
JSMF is internationally known for supporting research on cognition and behavior, and currently does so through its Understanding Human Cognition (UHC) program. JSMF is seeking to fund projects leading to new conceptual and empirical studies of cognition and behavior that
- recognize the dynamic nature of cognition and behavior,
- are situated in real world contexts,
- cross levels of analysis,
- unite traditionally separate domains of inquiry (e.g. vision and speech),
- embrace complexity, and
- consider how behavior is influenced by interactions among individuals.
JSMF encourages researchers to pursue important questions using conceptual and methodological approaches that contribute to the ongoing development of cognition and behavior occurring across the lifespan.
Eligibility
Opportunity Awards will not provide additional support for already established research programs.
Priority will be given to applicants requesting funds:
- to support collaboration or to obtain training that allows new theories and new tools to alter the conduct of ongoing research
- to provide support for acquiring the new skills and knowledge to alter future research design
- to pilot or test novel experimental approaches and to allow laboratories primarily using artificial laboratory constrained tasks to explore behavioral studies
- to refine and extend the data acquisition allowing for more dynamic assessments of how behavior unfolds over time
- to diversify and expand study populations.
Additional Guidelines can be found here.
Timeline
April 1, 2022 – Deadline to submit a complete application
April – May 2022 – Application review
June 8-9, 2022 – Advisory panel will meet to discuss the finalists
July 2022 – JSMF Board of Directors will consider the advisory panel’s recommendations
Before the end of 2022 – Projects must commence before the end of 2022
Special Instructions
Please submit a proposal intake form prior to UCSC’s internal Institutional Deadlines. Please let Foundation Relations (cfr@ucsc.edu) know if you are interested in applying. For support developing your proposal, please contact the Research Development Specialist assigned to your unit or send a request to resdev@ucsc.edu. Within the Division of Social Sciences, please contact Ashlee Tews (ashleeac@ucsc.edu) to initiate notification and proposal support.
Call sent: February 16, 2022
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