Grantee Profile

Harvard Law School Berkman Center for Internet and Society

Grants to Harvard Law School Berkman Center for Internet and Society

  • $75,000Active Strategy

    2012 (Duration 1 year)

    Human Rights & International Justice

    CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS — The grant will support the inaugural conference of a global network of likeminded internet and society centers to be held in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Hosted by the Berkman Center for Internet and Society at Harvard University, the conference seeks to identify modes and methods for collaboration and explore possible joint research projects.

  • $500,000Active Strategy

    2011 (Inactive Grant)

    Digital Media & Learning

    CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS — Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet and Society will use this grant to establish a national effort, grounded in research and evaluation, to address bullying, meanness, and cruelty in a networked society. It will evaluate the programs and curricula that address bullying, harassment, and relational aggression; develop new programs and activities to address gaps identified; establish education programs for teachers, mentors, and youth programs; and develop an online youth outreach program. The project will be conducted in collaboration with New York University's Department of Media, Culture, and Communication and the Born This Way Foundation-a new foundation created by Grammy award-winning performer, Lady Gaga.

The MacArthur Foundation awarded Harvard Law School Berkman Center for Internet and Society $575,000 between 2010 and 2013.

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