Battelle Engineering, Technology and Human Affairs (BETHA)
The BETHA Endowment funds interdisciplinary projects at Ohio State University that explore the societal and cultural impacts of science and technology through collaborations between engineering and other disciplines.
Funder: Ohio State University
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (full proposal submission, projected)
Funding Amounts: Awards typically range from $10,000 to $60,000; 3–6 projects funded per cycle.
Summary: Supports interdisciplinary projects exploring the societal and cultural impacts of science and technology, with a focus on collaborative and engineering-related initiatives.
Description
The Battelle Engineering, Technology and Human Affairs (BETHA) Endowment at Ohio State University funds innovative, interdisciplinary projects that examine the relationship between science and technology and their broader social and cultural impacts. The program especially encourages collaborations that bridge engineering with the social sciences, arts, or humanities, and seeks to support work that goes beyond pure research or technology acquisition to address the societal implications of technological advancement. Projects should engage faculty, students, and community members, and are expected to produce outcomes that contribute to the welfare and quality of life in contemporary society.
