Building the shared knowledge base
Better understanding the shared challenges and emerging threats is critical to improve our response to online child sexual abuse.
With over $2.75 million invested in research, our collaboration with Safe Online has supported funding of 16 cutting-edge research projects delving into a range of issues.
About our research program
The Tech Coalition Safe Online Research Fund connects the tech industry with academic and nonprofit research institutions to produce actionable insights that help combat OCSEA.
We have funded research in areas such as prevention and deterrence, detection and reporting, and response and support. Projects have explored topics including grooming language patterns, perpetrator behavior, parent awareness, and the evolving risks posed by generative AI – particularly its potential to influence attitudes and behaviors related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Through this collaboration, we aim to bridge research and practice, filling knowledge gaps and equipping tech companies and other stakeholders with insights to strengthen child safety online.
How to access the
program
There are no current active funding calls, for more information, please visit the Safe Online website.
Tech Coalition Safe Online Research Fund
There are no current active funding calls, for more information, please visit the Safe Online website.
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What is the Tech Coalition Safe Online Research Fund?
The Tech Coalition Safe Online Research Fund is a collaboration between the Tech Coalition and Safe Online, connecting the tech industry with academic and non-profit research institutions to develop actionable insights in the fight against OCSEA.
Why does the Tech Coalition fund research?
Funding independent research is a means to strengthening child safety online. We aim to bridge the gap between research and practice, providing insights that fill the knowledge gaps for tech companies and other stakeholders.
What kind of research does the Tech Coalition fund?
The Tech Coalition Safe Online Research Fund seeks to support research to end online child sexual exploitation and abuse (OCSEA), covering areas such as prevention and deterrence, detection and reporting, and response and support.
Who is eligible for researching funding?
Organizations must be legally registered as a non-profit, prior demonstrated expertise in relevant research, and compliance with ethical frameworks to access research funding from the Tech Coalition Safe Online Fund.
How do I apply for a research grant?
Applications are currently not available as we do not have any active funding calls at this time.
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