Landscape study on funding schemes for Social Sciences and the Humanities’ Citizen Science activities and Funding Advocacy Plan

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Autor(es):

Pelacho, M., Sanz-García, F., Moreno, A., Lisbona, D., Ernst, E., Murray, C., Morabito, L., Smaniotto, A. y Achenbach, K.

Año:

2022

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Póster en congreso, IV International Conference, European Citizen Science Association (ECSA), Berlin, Alemania.

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COESO

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Pelacho, M., Sanz-García, F., Moreno, A., Lisbona, D., Ernst, E., Murray, C., Morabito, L., Smaniotto, A. and Achenbach, K. (2022). Landscape study on funding schemes for Social Sciences and the Humanities’ Citizen Science activities and Funding Advocacy Plan. Poster at the IV International Conference, European Citizen Science Association (ECSA), Berlin, Germany.

Abstract/Resumen

We present the results of research conducted as part of the H2020 COESO project (“Landscape study on funding schemes for Social Sciences and the Humanities’ citizen science activities”), which investigated the available funding schemes in Europe for social sciences and the humanities’ citizen science activities. Information on the accessibility and diversity of the current funding schemes will be presented and good practices, gaps and shortcomings will be highlighted, from the perspective of both funding and funded entities. The poster will also present feature suggested advocacy actions, originally laid out in COESO’s “Funding Advocacy Action Plan,” for funders and funded entities. Additionally, some recommendations for a successful citizen science funding policy will also be also provided The methodology for elaborating the landscape is based on: Desk research on funding stakeholders Desk research on common methods and good practices, as well as gaps and shortcomings of existing funding schemes Two online surveys targeting researchers and socio-economic actors and funding entities The main results presented are: The need for funding options for small scale and local projects. The role of third sector organisations in citizen science methodologies. The relevance of «impact indicators» as criteria for granting funding. COESO’s preliminary (and on-going) work in funding advocacy will inform the development of a virtual platform where SSH citizen science project members can find each other, collaborate, and find funding for projects that, among other topics, will address issues that contribute to increasing planetary health.