Submissions Open - Mis/dis-information CoLab
We’re looking for a partner to help us explore technology’s role in combating mis- and dis-information
Deadline for applications: Wednesday November 20th, 12.00pm GMT
The maximum available budget is £50,000 GBP
How might FCDO technology be used to serve and preserve democracy, free speech and citizen safety, and avoid the harms and risks posed by mis- and dis-information?
In partnership with the Frontier Tech Hub, the FCDO are exploring the future of mis- and dis-information. The Mis/disinformation CoLab is a short collaborative research project that will take a systemic approach to understanding the potential role of technology in tackling mis/dis information. Through this work we’ll define a better future for the role of technology in tackling mis/dis information, and scope a roadmap of potential interventions for FT Hub to move towards this vision.
The Mis/disinformation CoLab will run from November 2024 - March 2025.
We are looking for a partner well versed in the space of mis/disinformation to provide a landscape analysis of the topic as it applies to FCDO, run a series of workshops with the FCDO on the topic with the FT Hub, and support the creation of a roadmap of potential interventions.
The full job description can be found by clicking this LINK.
Please submit the following materials to frontiertechhub@dt-global.com (with “Mis/dis-information CoLab” in the subject line):
A short covering letter outlining your/your organisations relevant experience and proposed approach to the scope of work (no more than 400 words)
A timeline referencing the scope of work and team availability
Project budget, including an indication of proposed daily fee rate in Pound Sterling (GBP) per team member
Current CV/s tailored to meet the requirements of the position
Two references per team member
Proposed Timeline
Final application deadline 12:00pm GMT Wednesday 20th November 2024*
Kick off / work commencing - w/c 25th November
*Please note that the deadline for submissions was previously the 11th November, and was extended to the 20th November on 12/11/2024. A new version of the ToR featuring the adjusted dates and timelines was uploaded on 12/11/2024.