The Minerva Research Initiative

The Minerva Research Initiative aims to promote research in specific areas of social science and to promote a candid and constructive relationship between DoD and the social science academic community. The Minerva Research Initiative competition is for research related to the topics herewith:

Topic 1: Societal Cohesion in Crisis

Topic 2: Considering Societal Resilience at Multiple Scales

Topic 3: Sociotechnical Adaptation to Climate, Food, and Water Stress

Topic 4: Social Impact of Technological Change

Topic 5: Parasocial Relationships, Social Media, and Radicalization

Topic 6: Temporal Orientation and Strategic Considerations

Topic 7: Evolving Contexts of Deterrence

Topic 8: War Termination Processes and Prospects

Funding: up to $1,000,000 total
Duration: 3-5 years

Research Authority due date: 8.1.24

White paper (highly encouraged) due date: 16.1.24
Full application due date: 2.4.24