Pilot projects related to Digital Humanities

Application details

3-5 applications will be granted assistance by Humlab’s team of system developers. Under the headline Areas of expertise, you will find a list of what Humlab can help with. You can also contact Roger Mähler for questions about available competencies.

Applications should include a project plan (max 4 pages) specifying:

• the aim and purpose of the project
• the primary data you will be using
• the methods, tools or technology you plan to use
• the expected outcome(s) of the project
• possible outcomes after the pilot (application to external funding agencies, course, workshop, etc).

Please also include a short CV and, if relevant, a brief description of the research group.

If the project requires ethical approval, you should have received a positive decision for the Swedish Ethical Review Authority prior to submitting your application for a pilot project.

Please ensure that your head of department/director is informed of your application and in agreement with it.

Applications will be assessed by Humlab’s management group and selection will be based onfeasibility, originality and infrastructural relevance. Selected applicants will be invited to a first meeting to ensure a mutual understanding of expected outcomes and agree on a schedule.

Areas of expertise

Expertise at Humlab

Humlab can assist in a wide range of areas, including:

• Text analysis and text mining
• Motion Capture
• Data visualisation, virtual reality, visual abstracts
• Data collection and web scraping
• Programming e.g., web development
• Database design
• Geographic information systems
• Game environments for research and teaching; game design