Just to add a datapoint to this analysis. I was in charge of the referral-based round of EA Grants in 2018. At that time I was based in Fort Worth, Texas for personal reasons. My networks probably had some of the geographic biases that you’re concerned about, but for more complex reasons than my physical location.
(Note: I no longer work at CEA and do not speak on CEA’s behalf)
Just to add a datapoint to this analysis. I was in charge of the referral-based round of EA Grants in 2018. At that time I was based in Fort Worth, Texas for personal reasons. My networks probably had some of the geographic biases that you’re concerned about, but for more complex reasons than my physical location.
(Note: I no longer work at CEA and do not speak on CEA’s behalf)
Thanks for clarifying!