Open Call for Researchers: Truth to Justice I Research Fellowship

We invite early-career researchers from Ukraine, Moldova, and Germany to join the Truth to Justice Platform, an initiative to combat russian disinformation through a collaborative network of media, art, and academic professionals.

Project Overview: The Truth to Justice Platform is an international initiative designed to combat the pervasive threat of russian disinformation through a collaborative network of media, art, and academic professionals. 

This project aims to raise awareness and actively engage stakeholders in addressing and countering disinformation, with a specific focus on the complexities introduced by russian hybrid warfare. The alarming entanglement in Germany of russian propaganda, particularly among individuals who distrust established media, underscores the urgency of this initiative. The russian invasion of Ukraine has exacerbated the situation through systematic disinformation campaigns, affecting the daily lives of millions. The German government’s engagement at the Munich Security Conference highlights the severity of this threat. The longstanding experiences of Ukraine and Moldova in combating russian propaganda serve as a crucial foundation for this project.

Fellowship Details:

• Application Deadline: August 19, 2024, 23:59
• Initial Screening: August 19-21, 2024
• Interviews: August 21–August 26, 2024

Our offer includes:

• • Three-Months online fellowship mentored and supported by our external expert, Dr. Dmytro Iarovyi, Associate Professor at the Graduate Department of Social Sciences and Humanities at Kyiv School of Economics.

  • Development of policy-paper

  • A fellowship program is granted for 1,200.00 Euro monthly

  • Panel Talk during the conference in Berlin in December

  • Transport and accommodation in Berlin during the conference

  • Publication on the platform Truth to Justice and KSE Joined policy-paper

Eligibility:

1. Participants must be either early-career researchers from Ukraine, Germany or Moldova:

• individuals who have completed their PhD not earlier than 2021 and have affiliation with the academic institution,
• those currently studying at PhD programs,
• or those planning to enter PhD programs,
• or communication practitioners working in the areas related to combating disinformation, media analytics, or hybrid warfare in NGO, governmental (inter-governmental) institution, or else.

2. Participants must be fluent in English.

3. Participants must have willingness to contribute to an international platform and share their knowledge and experience.

4. Academic, policy, or media publications are an additional advantage.

Expected Outcomes:

1. 1. For PhD holders and current PhD students, and for the communication practitioners: policy paper 

      • A clear set of practical policy recommendations in information policy tailored to the contexts of Ukraine, Moldova, or Germany, or Europe as a region.

      • Identification of best practices that can be shared and adapted among these countries, and blueprint for international cooperation in combating information disorders.

      • The final policy paper, approximately, 9000 words long, will be delivered by the 29th November. It will include an executive summary, detailed analysis, and actionable recommendations.

   2. For prospective PhD applicants: research proposal

• • • Comprehensive research proposal outlining a clear plan for a comparative study, with the identification of potential funding sources and collaboration opportunities.

    • The final research proposal, approximately, 7000 words long, will be delivered by the 29th November. It will include a clear research question, detailed research plan, methodology, and anticipated impact.

How to apply?

Submit your CV, cover letter, and project description by August 19, 2024, following the link.   

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