Nowlan Digitisation Grants 2024

Kevin B. Nowlan Digitisation Grant scheme

Submission deadline: 17:00pm (Irish time) on 11 April 2024

Please carefully read the 'Guidelines for Applicants' before completing this application

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APPLICATION FORM

SECTION ONE: Contact details of applicant

a)First Name*

Last Name*

b). Postal Address: (for correspondence)*

d). E-mail address:*

e) Please specify your area of research:

ArchaeologyHistory

SECTION TWO: Project details

Criterion A: Academic merit, taking into account originality and the scholarly importance of potential research based on the digitised source

2. Type of project

Digitisation of a historical or archaeological source or sources, including making it available onlineUpdating an existing digital historical or archaeological resource to enable continued online public access

3. Title of proposed project (maximum 350 words)*

0/350

4. Please provide a brief abstract (for publicising funded projects etc.) *

5. Please provide a longer summary of the project, taking into account its originality and contribution to scholarly knowledge (maximum 1,000 words)*

0/1000

6. Please upload a letter from the copyright holder/owner of the source confirming your permission to digitise and make this source publicly available*

Browse Files

7. Please upload a letter from the institution that will host the website for the project*

Browse Files

Criterion B: Demonstrable ability and experience of applicant to carry out the proposed project

8. Institution (If applicable):

9. Current Position (If applicable):

10. Please give a brief summary of your academic career to date, listing (if applicable) previous appointment, academic training (including degree name and date) and publications that would demonstrate to the panel your ability to conduct the research you are proposing. (Max 1000 words)

0/1000

11. Relevant experience: Please use this space to detail any relevant experience that would demonstrate to the panel your ability to undertake the project you are proposing

Criterion C: Suitability of methodology

12. Outline of research methodology (Maximum 750 words)*

0/750

13. Please also include details of the form of index proposed and the rationale for it in the context of your project*

0/750

Criterion D: Feasibility of project within timescale

14. Please outline the timeline of the proposed project (project must be completed and all associated reports and invoices/financial details submitted by end April 2025)*

0/1000

15. Costings

a) Research costs

Description of Research costs

Research costs €

b) Associated professional services

Description of professional services

Prof. services costs €

c) Other

Description of Other Expenses

Cost of other Expenses €

d) Total Amount Sought from the Academy € *

Criterion E: Added value of digitising the proposed source or restoration to public use of an existing digital source

16. Please explain the significance of the proposed digitisation project (Maximum 750 words)*

0/750

Criterion F: Intended outcomes

17. Please provide a concise list of the intended outcomes from the proposed research activity including details of the standalone nature of the project.*

SECTION THREE: Previous RIA Awards/Fellowships

18. What previous grants, if any, have you received from the Royal Irish Academy (within the last five years)? Please give names and dates*

SECTION FOUR: References

19. Names and contact details of two referees*

20. I confirm that both referees have confirmed that they are happy to be contacted in relation to this application*

Yes

21. All applicants must confirm that that they’ve read and are accepting the DRI 'Conditions of Deposit' policy which can be found here before applying for this grant.

I confirm that I have read and accept the DRI's 'Conditions of Deposit' policy.*

Yes

22. Research Ethics: The Academy requires the research it funds be conducted in an ethical manner. It expects accurate reporting of findings and a commitment to enabling others to replicate results where possible; impartiality of researchers to the subject of the research; fair dealing in respect of other researchers and their intellectual property. Applicants should indicate whether their proposed research raises any special ethical issues. All applicants must confirm that they (please tick as necessary):

have secured approval for the proposed research from their respective institutions research ethics committee (or its equivalent)are aware of and have signed up to their respective institutions code of good research practiceIndependent researcher (see commitment below)

Independent researchers without access to formal ethical scrutiny and approval should briefly describe any special ethical issues, and explain how they will be addressed. Independent researchers should observe, where appropriate, the standards of research practice set out in guidelines published by scientific and learned societies, and other relevant professional bodies. All researchers should be aware of the legal requirements that regulate their work.

23. Please note that submitting the application form constitutes confirmation that the information provided is complete and accurate, and acceptance of all terms, conditions and notices contained in the Guidelines for Applicants. Subsequent discovery of any deliberate falsehood will automatically render the application null and void. If an award has been made, the Academy may require a full refund. It is the applicants’ responsibility to ensure the application is received by the deadline date outlined above. Late applications will not be accepted. No exceptions will be made to this rule.*

I accept all terms, conditions and notices contained in the Guidelines for Applicants. The information I have provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.