[Air-L] Call for Applicants--Global Majority Research Committee (GMRC)

[Suzi Ragheb]

Delighted to share this great opportunity to join a community of
researchers focusing on the Global Majority--We are seeking to expand our
committee coverage for* Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and Eastern,
Western, or Southern Africa*. Applicants from these regions will be
prioritized. Background and details on the application
<https://tspa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehZqjhfiwNSWOGO>below. Deadline is
May 29th.


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The Global Majority Research Committee (GMRC)

The Global Majority Research Committee (GMRC) aims to foster a more
equitable and effective Trust & Safety (T&S) ecosystem by elevating the
expertise and inclusion of Majority World, voices in product design, policy
development, and organizational practices.


We are now seeking new members to join us in planning, facilitating, and
executing committee activities in 2026–2027. We invite T&S researchers and
multidisciplinary scholars interested in collectively conducting research
and advocating for the Majority World.


Submit your application for membership no later than May 29, 2026.
<https://tspa.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ehZqjhfiwNSWOGO>


Application requirements


*GMRC members are researchers or research-adjacent practitioners from
academia, civil society, and/or tech platforms working on T&S topics with
specialization in Global Majority contexts. Membership is not intended for
non-researchers at this time. *

*We are seeking to expand our committee coverage for Latin America and the
Caribbean (LAC) and Eastern, Western, or Southern Africa. For this call,
applicants from these regions will be prioritized. *


Applicants should have a minimum of two years’ experience working in the
T&S ecosystem, including academia, civil society and/or tech platforms,
with specialization in Global Majority contexts. Applicants with lived and
learnt experience and expertise from the Majority World will be preferred.
Applicants should have experience working with diverse and/or multicultural
teams and professional experience. We welcome:




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   Academics conducting research on topics like online hate speech,
   misinformation, cyberbullying, child sexual abuse material, platform
   manipulation, and the impact of online platforms in Global Majority
   contexts. May specialize in areas like critical data studies, algorithmic
   bias, or the ethics of AI in T&S.
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   Scholars focusing on issues like freedom of expression, privacy,
   surveillance, and the human rights implications of online platforms. May
   have expertise in areas like international human rights law, digital rights
   advocacy, or the impact of online platforms in the Majority World.
   -

   Researchers investigating the spread of disinformation, the role of
   social media in political polarization, the impact of online platforms on
   public discourse, and the ethical considerations of online communication.
   -

   Researchers working directly for tech platforms, conducting research on
   T&S issues, developing and evaluating content moderation policies, and
   analyzing platform data to identify and address safety risks.




If your application is successful, you will be expected to commit to the
member responsibilities outlined in the GMRC Charter
<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lLNZKkLLxT1kDRijLI-rAZbAdQawYveO/edit>.
If you have questions or wish to speak to a current member prior to
applying, please contact Amanda Menking at
amanda at trustandsafetyfoundation.org


Trust and Safety Foundation

The Trust and Safety Foundation (TSF) is a 501(c)(3) charitable
organization with a mission to improve society’s understanding of the trust
and safety field through educational and research programs and
interdisciplinary dialogue.


The Trust & Safety Research Coalition

TSF created the Trust & Safety Research Coalition in furtherance of TSF’s
role as a bridge between industry researchers, academic researchers, the
trust and safety professional community, the technology industry, civil
society, and other public interest groups. TSF’s vision for the Coalition
is to convene key stakeholders to engage in dialogue and collaboration with
the aim of improving society’s understanding and furthering the field of
trust and safety. The Coalition currently consists of three research
committees (Psychological Health, Global Majority, Tooling) and a steering
committee.




Best,


Suzi Ragheb
Member, Global Majority Research Committee
Board Fellow, Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
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