Call Smart Culture - Art and Culture
The round Smart Culture - Arts and Culture is targeted at research into the arts, culture, heritage and media in relation to the creative industry. The aim is to make connections between concrete innovative art and cultural practices and more comprehensive academic and social issues. Experienced researchers (universities and universities of applied sciences) can request funding.
The call intends to make a contribution to strengthening the ecosystem of the creative sector by financing joint research between universities and universities of applied sciences, based on the idea that fundamental and practice-oriented research can enhance each other.
The research subjects can be related to the entire breadth of the cultural and creative chain; from creation to production and reception with specific attention for the maker.
Who can apply
Funding can be requested by consortia with at least one researcher and at least one private partner. Public partners are also expressly invited to participate.
Research proposals are related to the following disciplines: art, culture, heritage and media, including the podium arts (music and theatre), film, design, fashion, literature and architecture.
Main applicants from universities should be experienced researchers who hold a PhD and hold an appointment at a Dutch university or a research institute recognised by NWO. Main applicants from universities of applied sciences should be working as a lector or senior researcher and hold an appointment at a Dutch University of applied sciences.
What to apply for
The following amounts can be requested: a minimum of 200.000 euros and a maximum of 500.000 euros can be applied for. Categories that can be financed are personnel costs and a materials' budget for research and valorisation.
When to apply
The closing date for the submisison of research proposals is: 5 February 2019, 14.00 hours (CEST, Central European Summer Time).
Assessment
Criteria
Applications will be assessed on the basis of two main criteria:
- scientific quality of the research
- knowledge utilisation/valorisation/relevance
In addition, the proposed research should fall within the Roadmap Smart Culture and the Knowledge and Innovation Agenda 2018-2021 of TKI CLICKNL. The fit within the objectives of the call will also be considered during the assessment.
Procedure
Applications will be assessed by a selection committee that consists of members from universities, universities of applied sciences and private partners. Based on the advice of the selection committee, the NWO Social Sciences and Humanities Board will take a funding decision in July 2019.
More information
For applicants from universities of applied sciences: please contact ms. M. van Ankeren (NRPO SIA) for specific questions: martje.vanankeren@regieorgaan-sia.nl/ +31 6 5774 1997.
For applicants from universities: please contact Janneke van Kersen for specific questions: j.vankersen@NWO.NL / +316 2502 7176. Or visit the NWO website.