Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI)
Awards Fund

• The broad purpose of the fund is to support JEDI aims, and the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the context of memory research related activities. 

• The nature of the activities can range from method development, project development, experimental research, collaboration or training activities (as long as these pertain to JEDI aims and memory research).

• For the 2025 application call, priority will be given to applications that focus on memory research in Low and Middle Income Countries (LMIC) as well as justice-related research, with other applications considered.

• The principal applicant does not need to be a member of MDRS, but the project must involve at least one MDRS member. 

• The team may also include research students, trainees and post-doctoral fellows, but not as applicants.

• MDRS members may be associated with a maximum of one application per call.

Members of the JEDI committee will evaluate all applications on the following basis:

• A clear link to JEDI aims, with priority given to LMIC and justice-related applications

• A clear description of the objective and research activities (e.g., if experimental – research hypothesis, methodology, population, analysis)

• The potential impact and significance of the proposed activity

• Feasibility of the proposed activities

• Budget justification

• Proposal includes a clear and justified collaboration if a team is proposed.

• Two awards with a maximum of $5,000 are available. 

• Please note that applicants will be required to submit a brief report by September 2026. 

• Download and complete the application form and send it back to MDRSJEDIapplicationcall@gmail.com  

• Applications are due June 1, 2025. 

• Award winners will be announced August 1, 2025.