infrastructure

Digitality of
academic libraries

In
brief

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area of research: all
type of funding: research projects
eligibility: academic libraries and library networks in the state of Lower Saxony

what we promote

Academic libraries and library networks in the state of Lower Saxony can apply for the funding of projects dealing with long-term digital archiving as well as the development of innovative methods and procedures for digital text recognition of historical and contemporary documents and printed materials.

The funding program supports academic libraries in their role as research infrastructure, with a view to implementing and testing innovative methods and procedures of digital text recognition of historical and contemporary documents and printed materials as well as long-term digital archiving.

How to apply

1
terms and conditions
Please read the "Information for Applicants" carefully and familiarize yourself with the application conditions.
2
submit application
Submit your application and the application template in electronic form via the application system.
3
review and decision
The review process is organized by the Volkswagen Foundation. Experts from the fields of digitality and academic libraries assess the eligibility of the applications for funding. The Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture decides on the applications based on recommendations put forward by the review panel.

contact

Dr. Vera Szöllösi-Brenig
VolkswagenStiftung
Simone Künnecke
VolkswagenStiftung
Andreas May
Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur