Trans-Atlantic Platform Seeks Social Science Proposals to Address Democracy, Governance and Trust Challenges

On June 22, The Trans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities (T-AP) announced a new call for proposals focusing on Democracy, Governance and Trust (DGT). The call seeks to examine the crucial roles of democracy, governance, and trust in addressing contemporary societal challenges and disruptions.

Established as a collaborative initiative between humanities and social science research funders from across the Atlantic, T-AP is dedicated to fostering transnational dialogue and relationships among funders, research organizations, and researchers. The Platform is now offering researchers an opportunity to contribute to this mission with their insights on DGT. The National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) are part of the effort.

The DGT call for proposals encourages projects that delve into how these three pivotal elements shape the response to both short-term crises and long-term challenges. The aim is to deepen understanding of the discontent and disruption facing many societies and the integral role of democracy, governance, and trust in tackling these issues.

Proposers seeking funding from NSF are required to ensure their submission falls within the scientific purview of the NSF Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE). Prior to submission, candidates should consult SBE’s programs and engage with the T-AP program director to discuss their proposal’s alignment with NSF and SBE’s purview before submitting their international team proposal to any T-AP call.

T-AP facilitates the formation of networks within these fields and encourages interdisciplinary approaches. Through this call for proposals, T-AP continues to underscore the vital role social sciences and humanities play in tackling the challenges of the 21st century.

Details about the call and the application process are available on the T-AP website.