RFAs: Heritage Documentation Training Grant Program

The program is designed to empower individuals with new skills to preserve and promote cultural heritage as well as build capacity and adoption of digital documentation techniques within the cultural heritage community.

Their goal is to disseminate best practices and reliable methodologies for capturing and processing 3D heritage data, empowering field practitioners to obtain precise datasets for diverse applications.

Awardees are encouraged to carry these acquired skills into their local communities and professional networks, using them to address tangible conservation and restoration challenges or raise awareness of their local heritage.

Benefits

• Live Sessions
  • Dive deep with 20 hours of live sessions with CyArk experts, along with dedicated support.
• Resources
  • Access CyArk’s extensive training resources and materials
• Certificate
  • Earn a Certificate in photogrammetry

How Does It Work?

• Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for a competitive spot in the training cohort
• Applications will be reviewed and evaluated based on the criteria listed below.
• 10 applicants will be selected as grantees, joining the training cohort and receiving free training and support
• The cohort will participate in 3 weeks of virtual training sessions led by personnel from CyArk’s field capture and processing teams
• Grantees will apply their learning in a case study project with the resulting data distributed via Open Heritage

Eligibility Criteria

• This opportunity is open to individuals worldwide aiming to either refine their existing digital skills or acquire new skills in digital heritage documentation.
• There are a few practical prerequisites due to the nature and limitations of the program. Grantees must be proficient in English, able to attend all workshop sessions via a stable internet connection and have access to a camera with manual controls, interchangeable lenses, and computer to complete exercises.
• They encourage individuals of all skill levels to apply.

Selection Criteria

• The selection process for this program is based on specific criteria, each carrying a different weight in the evaluation:
  • Demonstrated Passion for Heritage (30%): Candidates who showcase a genuine and profound passion for the preservation of cultural heritage and history will receive strong consideration. This enthusiasm should reflect a deep appreciation for the importance of heritage.
  • Foundational Photography or 3D Modeling Knowledge (20%): While not mandatory, candidates with a basic understanding of photography concepts or prior experience in 3D modeling will have an advantage, as this knowledge can help facilitate learning.
  • Potential Application (50%): Preference will be given to applicants who can clearly demonstrate how the skills acquired during the program will be applied in practical ways within their communities or relevant contexts. Particularly, emphasis will be placed on areas where these skills are in high demand.
• These criteria, with their respective weightings, help ensure a comprehensive and fair assessment of all applicants, ultimately selecting individuals who are not only passionate about heritage but also well-positioned to make a meaningful impact with the skills they acquire.

For more information, visit CyArk.