Facebook Research: Global Literacy & Accessibility Challenge

Research awardees will be expected to contribute to the field of literacy and accessibility through qualitative or quantitative research, including, but not limited to:

* Novel, scalable methods on assessing individual or population literacy levels.

* Understanding the experiences and challenges associated with literacy issues, eg learning disabilities or barriers due to English as a second language.

* Understanding the social, structural, and technology issues that prevent people from improving literacy skills.

* Understanding the impact of literacy skills on individuals and society.

* Digital, social technologies used to improve literacy level, especially, closing the gender gap in literacy rate.

* Design and development of technologies to elevate the literacy barrier, preferably with a focus on social and AI technologies.

Funding: $30,000 USD

https://research.fb.com/programs/research-awards/proposals/global-literacy-accessibility-challenge-request-for-proposals/