hlanthornApr 5, 2023

The #MercuryProject will be at the #NobelPrizeSummit on Truth, Trust, & Hope on 25 May, with a key focus on overcoming health #misinformation through #BehavioralScience.

You can register to attend live (in DC) or virtually.

All the cool kids (like @Drand @lkfazio @brendannyhan (or their teams)) are doing it.

Low logistical costs (for virtual) and high social benefits (cool friends!)--yep, that's how we roll.

https://www.nobelprize.org/events/nobel-prize-summit/2023

Nobel Prize Summit

Nobel Prize SummitTruth, Trust and Hope 24-26 May 2023Washington, DCIn-person and virtual How can we build trust in truth, facts and scientific evidence so that we can create a hopeful future for all? Misinformation is eroding our trust in science and runs the risk of becoming one of the greatest threats to our society today. […]

NobelPrize.org
Fil MenczerMar 14, 2023
New #MercuryProject grant from Sloan Foundation! "Unfollowing low quality sources: A Field Experiment to Mitigate the Harm of Online Misinformation" https://www.ssrc.org/grantees/a-field-experiment-to-mitigate-the-harm-of-online-misinformation/
Unfollowing low quality sources: A Field Experiment to Mitigate the Harm of Online Misinformation

ABSTRACTAddressing the spread of misinformation online requires durable interventions that adapt social media architectures to promote informed decision-making. In search of such a durable intervention, this team of researchers will …

Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
Dave RandFeb 2, 2023

Strongly recommend applying for this if you're working on relevant topics - we've had a great experience with Mercury Project!
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RT @ssrc_org
Call for Proposals:

We are proud to announce funding from the @gatesfoundation immunization team to expand the #MercuryProject’s work to identify cost-effective and scalable interventions to increase vaccination demand.

https://www.ssrc.org/programs/the-mercury-project/call-for-proposals/
https://twitter.com/ssrc_org/status/1617580963529371650

The Mercury Project: 2023 Call for Proposals | Social Science Research Council

The Mercury Project invites proposals to evaluate interventions designed to increase demand for vaccinations, including childhood vaccines, HPV, polio, measles, and Covid-19 vaccinations.

Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
hlanthornJan 30, 2023

#CallForProposals:

The Social Science Research Council is proud to announce funding from the
@gatesfoundation
immunization team to expand the #MercuryProject’s work to identify cost-effective and scalable interventions to increase #vaccination demand.

https://www.ssrc.org/programs/the-mercury-project/call-for-proposals/

SSRC will accept and review proposals and make awards on a rolling basis; we recommend getting your proposal in sooner rather than later.

Please share widely!

@economics @politicalscience #vaccines #misinformation

The Mercury Project: 2023 Call for Proposals | Social Science Research Council

The Mercury Project invites proposals to evaluate interventions designed to increase demand for vaccinations, including childhood vaccines, HPV, polio, measles, and Covid-19 vaccinations.

Social Science Research Council (SSRC)