Deadline: 30-May-25
Are you organizing a seminar, workshop, or conference on archival studies, cultural preservation, historiography, or manuscriptology? If yes, then PDL Archival Research Grant is right for you!
They’re offering grants to support initiatives that deepen the understanding of history, heritage, and research methodologies.
The Significance of Archival Studies, Heritage and Cultural Preservation, Research methodology, Historiography and Manuscript Studies
- Preservation of Cultural Heritage: Archives and manuscripts—spanning from ancient religious texts to colonial-era documents—function as invaluable repositories of cultural identity. They safeguard marginalized narratives, indigenous knowledge, and literary traditions from being erased, thereby ensuring that future generations have access to authentic sources of their heritage.
- Academic and Research Excellence: These materials serve as primary data for historians, linguists, and sociologists, facilitating evidence-based scholarship. For instance, digitized Mughal-era farmāns and personal correspondence from freedom fighters provide authentic and unfiltered perspectives, thus enriching academic discourse and challenging historical biases.
- Policy and Public Engagement: Archives contribute to policymaking by unveiling patterns in governance, climate, or public health. Furthermore, they promote public engagement through exhibitions and digital platforms, thereby democratizing access to history and fostering civic awareness.
- Technological Innovation: The digital era has transformed archival practices, with innovations such as AI-driven transcription and 3D imaging significantly enhancing preservation and accessibility. However, this evolution also presents challenges in data security and ethical curation, necessitating interdisciplinary collaboration.
Funding Information
- Funding Scope: Up to INR 50,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to Colleges/universities, research bodies, independent scholars, and cultural organizations.
- Collaborative proposals are encouraged.
- Proposals may address digitization techniques, ethical preservation,
For more information, visit Panjab Digital Library.