Fwd: Re: NBER Call for Proposals-Digitization and Copyright

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>Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:14:17 -0600
>Subject: Re: NBER Call for Proposals-Digitization and Copyright
>From: Joel Waldfogel <jwaldfog_at_umn.edu>
>To: Denis Healy <dhealy_at_nber.org>
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>Hi Dennis:
>
>I write to submit the attached proposal to
>Economics of Digitization research grant
>program. A proposal and a vita are attached.
>
>Best,
>
>Joel
>
>On Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 11:07 AM, Denis Healy
><<mailto:dhealy_at_nber.org>dhealy_at_nber.org> wrote:
>NBER Economics of Digitization and Copyright Initiative
>Call for Proposals
>Post-Doctoral Fellowship and Research Grants
>
>Deadline: December 15, 2011
>
>The NBER Economics of Digitization and Copyright
>initiative seeks to encourage rigorous research
>in economics and related disciplines on the
>consequences of digitization, and the role of
>copyright and alternative governance mechanisms.
>
>The Economics of Digitization and Copyright
>initiative is seeking proposals for the following:
>· The NBER Economics of Digitization Post-Doctoral Fellowship
>· Proposals for research grants
>
>The Economics of Digitization post-doctoral
>fellowship consists of a $60,000 stipend for
>academic year 2012-2013, and includes an office
>at the NBER Cambridge office. The fellow is
>expected to spend the academic year at the NBER,
>and to spend some time participating in the
>planning of activities for the digitization and
>copyright initiative. Strong preference will be
>given to just-completed Ph.D.s whose research
>focuses on the economics of digitization,
>information technology, and evaluating the
>consequences of alternative governance systems
>for digital works and data. Applicants must
>have been granted their PhD or else be expected
>to receive it by August 31, 2012. To apply,
>please submit a proposal of not more than 3
>pages, along with a CV, by December 15, 2011 to
><mailto:dhealy_at_nber.org>dhealy_at_nber.org.
>
>The Economics of Digitization research grant
>program is also seeking proposals for three
>$20,000 research grant awards for academic year
>2012-2013. We encourage proposals focusing on a
>range of issues, including (but not limited to)
>measurement of the digital economy, impact of
>copyright on the creation and diffusion of
>digital works and data, impact of alternative
>governance arrangements (e.g., copyleft, Creative
>Commons) on creation and diffusion of digital
>works and data, the economics of privacy, and
>the pricing of digital goods. Grantees are not
>expected to be resident at the NBER, and can use
>the funds for a variety of purchases, including
>data acquisition, RA fellowships, or summer
>support. Preference will be given to junior
>scholars whose research focuses on the economics
>of digitization. To apply, please submit a
>proposal of not more than 2 pages, along with a
>CV, by December 15, 2011 to <mailto:dhealy_at_nber.org>dhealy_at_nber.org.
>
>Winners will be notified by February 1, 2012.
>
>The Economics of Digitization and Copyright
>initiative has been supported by a generous
>grant from the Sloan Foundation, and is an
>initiative of the NBER Productivity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program.
>
>If you have questions, please contact Shane
>Greenstein at
><mailto:greenstein_at_kellogg.northwestern.edu>greenstein_at_kellogg.northwestern.edu.
>Please submit your proposal to <mailto:dhealy_at_nber.org>dhealy_at_nber.org.
>
>
>Denis Healy
>National Bureau of Economic Research
>1050 Massachusetts Avenue
>Cambridge, Ma. 02138
><tel:617-588-0312>617-588-0312
><mailto:dhealy_at_nber.org>dhealy_at_nber.org
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>Joel Waldfogel
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