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

[Aashish Rastogi]

Dear sir,
I am in Oman, shall I apply ?

Thanks

Ashish

On Mon, 18 May 2026, 8:10 pm Suzi Ragheb via Air-L, <air-l at listserv.aoir.org>
wrote:

> 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.
>
>
> --
>
> 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:
>
>
>
>
>    -
>
>    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.
>    -
>
>    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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