Deadline: 8 October 2018
National Heritage Board is seeking applications for its Heritage Research Grant (HRG) that aims to encourage institutes of higher learning (IHLs), think tanks, heritage NGOs, academics and researchers to embark on heritage-related research projects for the documentation and preservation of Singapore’s heritage.
Topics
- Heritage and Identity: This topic invites proposals for research on qualitative and quantitative methods to understand how heritage could contribute to building Singaporeans’ sense of belonging and identity.
- Intangible Cultural Heritage: This topic invites proposals for research related to the intangible cultural heritage (ICH) of Singapore. Interested researchers should consult UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (Article 2) and NHB’s Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage (on Roots.SG ) for definitions and domains of ICH, that could include:
- Oral Traditions and Expressions
- Performing Arts
- Social Practices, Rituals and Festive Events
- Knowledge and Practice concerning nature and the universe
- Traditional Craftsmanship
- Food Heritage
- Tangible Heritage: This topic invites proposals for research on historic buildings, structures and sites. The research focus should be primarily on Singapore, although research on overseas tangible heritage could be considered if the research is able to link the research outcomes to Singapore. The research project should include specific case studies on historic buildings, structures and sites.
Funding Information
The HRG funding quantum is capped at $150,000 per research project, and the grant supports research costs including manpower costs, costs associated with conducting fieldwork, as well as any indirect/ancillary research costs charged by the applicant’s institution.
Eligibility Criteria
- The HRG is open to researchers from or endorsed by local institutes of higher learning (IHLs), research institutions, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
- Applicants should have a strong track record in academic research and demonstrate a keen interest in Singapore’s heritage.
How to Apply
To apply, please download the Heritage Research Grant Application Form via given website.
For more information, please visit Heritage Research Grant.