ResearchChannel Call for Proposals to Develop Video Programming

Seattle, WA, July 21, 2006-
(SEATTLE) — ResearchChannel invites universities and nonprofit research institutions to submit proposals to develop programming that furthers ResearchChannel’s goals. This first-ever call for proposals and matching fund award will reimburse winning entrants for one-half the cost of the video production (e.g., interview, panel, documentary, or performance), up to $6,000.

“With this fund, we hope to engage researchers to bring their work to the public and to showcase the latest research developments,” said Amy Philipson, executive director, ResearchChannel.

Submissions must contribute to and support public awareness of the value of research, contribute to and support public knowledge of, familiarity with, and thinking about major issues and discoveries that affect our lives and futures.

The purpose of these awards is to provide a showcase for the outstanding work being done by world-class researchers at leading research and academic institutions and make that content available to the public. These awards also seek to encourage institutions and researchers that otherwise would not have sufficient production funds to create video programming to document and share their research.

The call is open to all accredited universities and nonprofit research institutions. Preference will be given to ResearchChannel participant organizations.

Complete details are available on the ResearchChannel website, www.researchchannel.org/news/news.asp

About ResearchChannel
ResearchChannel links a growing global audience to the revolutionary developments, insights and discoveries of leading research and academic institutions through online, on-air and on-demand video distribution formats. Founded as a way to share breakthrough research with the public, the ResearchChannel consortium includes world-renowned universities and research institutions. Video programming ranging from technology and science innovations to fascinating arts and humanities topics is shared in its original form and without interruption.

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Contact: Sephora DeRoest
(206) 543-9916
sderoest@researchchannel.org