The Network Challenge seeks to encourage new ideas, foster collaborations, and incentivize resource- and information-sharing among network members. The broad goal is to fund projects that help train a new generation of graduates who have both technological literacy and a rigorous foundation to navigate the societal, ethical, legal, policy, and equity implications of technology by offering a systematic way of studying technology as a tool for addressing social problems in the world.

Applications are open to all PIs on the UCSC Campus. Typically, one-year project funding is available in two tranches: up to $90,000 and up to $145,000. An initial campus limited submission process will select up to three projects to submit to the network committee. 

For more information on the PIT-UN funding opportunity, view the full RFP here and review last year’s preliminary internal competition process here.