The Minerva Research Initiative (MRI)
Abstract
The MRI is a university-based social science research program initiated by the Secretary of Defense. It focuses on areas in the social sciences of strategic importance to U.S. national security policy. It seeks to increase the Department's intellectual capital in the social sciences and improve its ability to address future challenges and build bridges between the Department and the social science community. Minerva will bring together universities, research institutions, and individual scholars and support multidisciplinary and cross-institutional projects addressing specific topic areas determined by the Department. Proposals have been solicited that address the following topics: Chinese Military and Technology Research and Archive Programs; Studies of the Strategic Impact of Religious and Cultural Changes within the Islamic World; Iraqi Perspectives Project; Studies of Terrorist Organization and Ideologies; New Approaches to Understanding Dimensions of National Security, Conflict, and Cooperation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- 9c29815d84baf4a92566df4d4a556b6c