Deadline: 30 May 2025
Submissions are now open for National Library Digital Fellowship, a programme to support research in the emerging field of digital humanities using the collections of the National Library, Singapore and the National Archives of Singapore.
They 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.
Focus Areas
- Place histories in Singapore
- History and networks of early communities in Singapore
- Analysis of Singapore newspapers
- Comparative study of early Singapore/Malayan publications, e.g. patterns of language use and/or themes in literature
- Social history through photographs, oral histories and other relevant collections
Benefits
- A research space at the Lee Kong Chian Reference Library including a computer with internet access.
- Access to digitised materials and collection metadata (subject to conditions governing reproduction and use).
- Introductions to library staff who can provide recommendations on relevant collections and resources.
Funding Information
- A stipend of S$3,500 per month will be provided to help Fellows meet their living expenses, local transportation and photocopying expenses.
- In addition to the stipend, overseas Fellows will be provided with a one-time relocation package of $1,500, a one-time return airfare of up to $1500 (reimbursement basis).
- The award of the Fellowship is for a period of six months.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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 or 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.
Selection Criteria
- Research should be original.
- Research uses the library and archives’ collections.
- Project can be completed within 6 months.
- Applicant possesses high level of competency as indicated by referees, transcripts, research experience and other academic achievements.
- Application should show a good understanding of proposed research topic in the proposal.
- Applicant has the digital skills to carry out and complete the proposed project.
For more information, visit NLB.
