Brief Description:

Description:

CCE STEM solicits proposals for research that explores the following: ‘What constitutes ethical STEM research and practice ? Which cultural and institutional contexts promote ethical STEM research and practice and why?' Factors one might consider include: honor codes, professional ethics codes and licensing requirements, an ethic of service and/or service learning, life-long learning requirements, curricula or memberships in organizations that stress social responsibility and humanitarian goals, institutions that serve under-represented groups, institutions where academic and research integrity are cultivated at multiple levels, institutions that cultivate ethics across the curriculum, or programs that promote group work, or do not grade. Do certain labs have a ‘culture of academic integrity'? What practices contribute to the establishment and maintenance of ethical cultures and how can these practices be transferred, extended to, and integrated into other research and learning settings?

Successful proposals typically have a comparative dimension, either between or within institutional settings that differ along these factors.

CCE STEM research projects will use basic research to produce knowledge about what constitutes responsible or irresponsible, just or unjust scientific practices and sociotechnical systems, and how to best instill students with this knowledge.

The NSF does not consider proposals for medical research and hence, the program will not consider proposals focused on ethicsfor medical students or in medical education. It will consider proposals that address medical informatics, biomedical engineering, systems engineering and social scientific studies of health and medicine.

Harvard University, as one institution, may submit one proposal for consideration for this opportunity.

Application Information:

Interested applicants are asked to submit the following (this information will be repeated within the on line application)

A proposal of not more than three pages outlining a response that identifies the comparative dimension to be used, elaborates on how the project will be approached, and what outcomes are envisioned at the conclusion of the project. Associated graphics, if any, may be included on consecutive blank pages after the written proposal

Current CV of PI and Co-PI, if applicable

Applicants will be asked to enter the amount of funding requested and the project period (three or five years)

Additional Information, Related Websites, and Proxy Instructions:

Interested applicants are advised to read the full RFA for this opportunity

Questions about the internal application process and preparation should be directed to the research development or sponsored research professional. A list of professionals by school is available here

Questions or problems with the online funding portal system should be directed to Autumn_Bennett@harvard.edu

Contact Information:

For questions about this application, please contact Autumn Bennett at autumn_bennett@harvard.edu

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Institution

Faculty of Arts and Sciences
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Harvard School of Public Health

Position

Assistant Professor
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Type of Competition

Limited Submission

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Type of Award

Career Development
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STEM Education