Preliminary proposals are due by 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, for research, education, or action intended to reduce the likelihood of future genocide or mass atrocities.

The steering committee associated with the University of Oregon initiative “Genocide & Mass Atrocities: Responsibility to Prevent” invites proposals. Through a generous commitment from the Carlton Raymond and Wilberta Ripley Savage Endowment for International Relations and Peace, the initiative will provide up to $20,000 annually to support eligible programs proposed by UO faculty, staff, and students. Applicants are encouraged to consider one-year or two-year proposals.

The initiative strives to harness the rich scholarship and experience of academics, policymakers, and advocates around the world to establish a movement toward lasting change in both international and domestic contexts.

This initiative seeks to support a variety of projects and/or programs that effectively address the prevention of genocide and mass atrocities. Successful applications will propose research, education, or action intended to reduce the likelihood of future genocide or mass atrocities.

Preliminary proposals should be provided as Word documents to Megan Lynch at mlynch2@uoregon.edu by 5 p.m. on March 6, 2013.