The Independent Social Research Foundation wishes to support independent-minded researchers to explore and present original research ideas which take new approaches, and suggest new solutions, to real world social problems. Such work would be unlikely to be funded by existing funding bodies.
La MSH Paris Saclay soutient des projets de recherche pluridisciplinaires et pluri-institutions, qui s'intéressent à des objets transversaux relevant du champ des SHS. L'objectif est d'aider au développement de nouveaux objets de recherche, au renforcement de programmes pluridisciplinaires en cours de lancement ou, de façon plus ponctuelle, au soutien d'événements scientifiques (colloque, journée d'étude, séminaire thématique etc.) qui pouraient rassembler au moins deux institutions investies dans les SHS au sein de l'Université Paris-Saclay.
La MSH Paris Saclay soutient des projets de recherche pluridisciplinaires et pluri-institutions, qui s'intéressent à des objets transversaux relevant du champ des SHS. L'objectif est d'aider au développement de nouveaux objets de recherche, au renforcement de programmes pluridisciplinaires en cours de lancement ou, de façon plus ponctuelle, au soutien d'événements scientifiques (colloque, journée d'étude, séminaire thématique etc.) qui pouraient rassembler au moins deux institutions investies dans les SHS au sein de l'Université Paris-Saclay.
Fyssen Foundation research grants aim to facilitate the execution of research projects that enhance understanding of the mechanisms of behaviour and cognition in living beings, as well as their ontogenetic and phylogenetic development. These projects may originate from the disciplines of neuroscience, ethology, psychology, anthropology, ethnology, palaeontology, and archaeology.
The specific goals of the grants include:
Fellows undertake a substantive and original project that relates to the ISM’s mission, which may include original scholarship, an art exhibition, a musical composition, or a work of creative writing. Fellows are full-time faculty or scholars with more than six years of experience following the terminal degree.
Evidence suggests that wide inequalities can be detrimental to economic growth and social cohesion. It is clear that inequalities have been rising over the last three decades both in Europe and globally albeit with considerable geographical and temporal variation. The crises and their aftermath have put this rise of inequalities centre stage. A solid evidence base is needed to design and implement policy instruments which sustainably and fairly reverse this trend. A substantial body of research on inequalities, social investment and the welfare state exists and is coming to fruition.
Almost three decades after the End of History essay and debates democracy faces significant challenges. Political developments have been marked by the rise of political forces and discourses promoting populism and nationalism and questioning liberalism. These are often couched in a language of anti-elitism and anti-cosmopolitanism as they seek to profit from citizens’ frustration at their socio-economic situation and political shortcomings of democracies.
Given the weight and importance of the public sector in driving economic growth and competitiveness, tightening government budgets, increasing expectations of greater citizen participation in the design and delivery of public services and societal challenges that require new solutions, there is an urgent need to promote innovation and experimentation in the public sector. The purpose is to improve continuously the development of public policy, as well as the efficiency and delivery of public programs and services, and to enhance thereby the creation of public value.
The way cultural heritage is preserved and enhanced is a major factor defining Europe's identity and its place in the world. Jobs are created by the conservation, management and promotion of cultural heritage and these activities contribute to sustainable growth and social cohesion. High quality interventions in cultural heritage and cultural landscapes contribute to local communities’ well-being and to the development of sustainable cultural tourism.
The arts[1] can shed new light on the past, hold up a mirror to contemporary life and initiate new perspectives for the future. They have the power to move us, educate us and question accepted narratives. They can also foster an exchange in which people encounter points of view radically different from their own. In the process, the arts can inspire personal belonging and mutual understanding. They can also foster civic engagement and social change, mobilising a variety of actors around a common agenda. As such, the arts can complement scientific and policy approaches.