National Library Digital Fellowship 2024 (Funded)

This informs the public about the National Library Digital Fellowship 2024. Details about the Program are given below.

National Library Digital Fellowship

Program Details

The National Library Digital Fellowship is a programme to support research in the emerging field of digital humanities using the collections of the National Library, Singapore (NLS) and the National Archives of Singapore (NAS).

We are keen to collaborate with scholars and researchers on projects that apply digital technologies and computational methods to yield fresh insights into the history, arts and culture of Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Eligibility

  • The Digital Fellowship is open to both local and foreign applicants.
  • Applicants may be individuals or collectives (two persons making a joint application). Only one application is accepted per individual/collective.
  • The library welcomes applications from librarians, curators, historians, academics, and independent researchers with established records of achievement in their chosen fields of research.
  • Applicants should have the requisite digital skills to carry out and complete the project.

Fellowship applicants will be assessed based on the following criteria:

  • Research should be original.
  • Research uses the library and archives’ collections.
  • The project can be completed within 6 months.
  • The applicant possesses a high level of competency as indicated by referees, transcripts, research experience and other academic achievements.
  • The application should show a good understanding of the proposed research topic in the proposal.
  • The applicant has the digital skills to carry out and complete the proposed project.

How to Apply

For those interested in the National Library Digital Fellowship 2024. Open this link to start the application process.
  1. A completed application form. In providing information about education, exams and previous experience, photocopies of testimonies and documents are acceptable and must be attached at the time of application. But if you are selected for the award, the original or certified copy bearing the university/company seal must be presented for verification.
  2. A Curriculum Vitae that includes the following information:
    • Details of research awards previously and concurrently held.
    • Details of professional seminars/conference papers/public lectures presented.
    • A list of major publications.
    • Details of past and current involvement in digital humanities projects

     

  3. A detailed proposal (not exceeding ten pages; page count excludes references and annexes) that contains the following:
    • Provides a comprehensive outline of the proposed topic of research, including details of the NLS and/or NAS collections and resources that would be used and how they are crucial to the research objectives. Please also specify if you would be using datasets from other sources.
    • Anticipated outcomes and significance of the proposed research.
    • Audiences for the intended project.
    • How the proposed project will promote NLS and/or NAS collections.
    • Key project milestones and estimated time needed for completion.
    •  Description of the main technologies and software to be used (e.g. visualisation, text analysis, natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence) and your level of expertise for each (beginner, proficient, expert).
    • Details of proprietary software and/or copyright material to be purchased/licensed and their cost estimates (refer to Terms of Award). Research proposals must be submitted in English but research can be undertaken in other languages.

     

  4. References from two academic referees that should address the following selection criteria:
    • The applicant’s qualifications, ability and experience.
    • The quality of the applicant’s previous research and publications.
    • The applicant’s demonstrated capacity to complete research projects within a reasonable time frame.
    • The applicant’s awareness of relevant available sources in NLS and/or NAS and an assessment of whether these sources are likely to support the research proposed.
    • The feasibility of the project in terms of available resources and time or other constraints.
    • Whether the project will make a substantial contribution to knowledge in the field.
    • How will the project promote NLS and/or NAS and its special collections?
    • Contact details (telephone, fax number and email address).

     

  5. Applicants must nominate a subject reviewer for their paper and provide the contact details of the reviewer. Successful Fellows will send their articles to their Subject Reviewer for comments and make the necessary amendments before submitting their final reports. The following credentials of the Reviewer will apply:
    • Reviewer is affiliated with a leading research institution/academia, and/or has published extensively in the applicant’s proposed subject topic.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 12 April 2024.

Open this link for more details about the National Library Digital Fellowship 2024.

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