STW Mini-Call on Ethics and eCoaching open

The Dutch Technology Foundation (STW) has opened the Mini-Call on Ethics and eCoaching. Deadline for submitting proposals is May 28, 2013. Academic scientists are invited to submit proposals for a research projects that focus on the ethical aspects of e-coaching solutions that are critical for acceptance of lifestyle e-coaching solutions at both personal and societal level. STW initiated the STW Partnership Programmes to foster effective cooperation between academia and industries. This particular programme on the topic Healthy Lifestyle Solutions (HLS) is an initiative of STW, the National Initiative Brain and Cognition (NIBC), and Philips Research. The programme investigates solutions for computer-supported coaching (e-coaching) for promotion of a healthy lifestyle.

The budget of the call is € 139,000. One project will be funded. This mini-call is part of the Philips Partnership Programme Healthy Lifestyle Solutions.