Announcement of 19 Grant Recipients
In what ways might the humanities and the sciences cooperate to develop richer understandings of virtue for modern societies?
In March 2009, almost 700 scholars and scientists from around the world submitted letters of intent as entry into this research grant competition. In January 2010, 40 finalists from this initial pool met in Chicago to present their project proposals. Of those, 19 have been selected to receive funding for the New Science of Virtues Project. This is a multidisciplinary research initiative that seeks contributions from individuals and from teams of investigators working within the humanities and the sciences. We support highly original, scholarly projects that demonstrate promise of a distinctive contribution to virtue research and have the potential to begin a new field of interdisciplinary study. A total of 19, two-year research grants totaling $3 million have been awarded, ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 each.
The New Science of Virtues Symposium took place in Chicago on January 28-30, 2010. Click here to view the program which includes summaries of each competing project. The winners of this grant competition are listed below.
The Virtues and Vices of Liberal Democratic Leadership
Landscapes of Hope: The 'What', 'Why' and 'How' of Hope