This is a reminder that applications for Brown Institute Magic Grants are due in one week — March 17!
We are looking for hardware, software, and story proposals. We are interested in projects that advance journalism and storytelling through new applications of technology.
To date, the Brown Institute has funded 30 projects focusing on big data, applications of new technologies like drones and virtual reality to media, personalized TV and more. We’ve told some amazing stories as well — stories about the digital life in Cuba, the drag renaissance in Bushwick, food adulteration in the markets in Dhaka, and the famine in South Sudan.
Magic Grants can support small teams for up to a year, with an overall budget of $150K for teams that are based at Columbia and $300K if the teams involve members from Columbia and Stanford. On our web site you will find specific details about the Magic Grant program and how to apply.
If you still need help crafting your proposal or have specific questions pertaining to the grant/application process, you can register for office hours at brwn.co/officehours. As the deadline approaches, feel free to reach out to us at browninstitute@columbia.edu