The LDE Program for Global Heritage and Development attaches great importance to research and dissemination of heritage research in the broadest sense, at the local, regional, and national levels. To contribute to this, the centre uses various financial instruments that stimulate collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the further development and dissemination of heritage research.
Therefore, affiliated researchers can submit one application per year for seed money (€1,500). Seed money can be requested for setting up a small pilot study, disseminating research results from a previous project, public engagement activities, creating a prototype, 3D scanning and/or printing.
Applications can also be submitted for a larger research project (€9,000).
Requirements: The application must include at least one researcher from each university as a (co-)applicant. The project proposal must clearly align with the broader objectives of the Global Heritage and Development Program.
In addition, project proposals are evaluated based on:
- Feasibility of the project plan;
- Innovative (research) potential of the project plan;
- Collaboration with social partners/social relevance;
- Sustainability of the project beyond its duration.
Upon completion of the project, a short report must be written and submitted as part of any press releases or for information purposes on the website. A clear financial and substantive justification of the activities carried out and the outcomes must be provided.
In addition, the LDE deans must co-sign the project proposal.
Applications must be submitted no later than May 1, 2026. Please note that the entire budget must be spent by December 31, 2026. Please take this into account when submitting your application.
Your application will be assessed by a panel of three LDE scientists:
- Prof.dr. Amanda Brandellero, Erasmus University Rotterdam
- Prof.dr. Fanny Wonu Veys, Leiden University
- Prof.dr. Joris Dik, Delft University of Technology
For further questions about the seed money or the application procedure, please contact Dr. Naomi Oosterman at oosterman@eshcc.eur.nl.
There is no template for the project proposal. The following information should be included in your application:
1. Project Title
2. Applicant Details
· Name(s) and affiliation(s) of the main applicant(s). All universities should be represented in the proposal.
3. Project summary (max. 300 words)
· Briefly outline the main project idea and its rationale. What issues or opportunities does this project address and how does it relate to the broader objectives of the Global Heritage and Development Program?
4. Objectives and expected outcomes (max. 300 words)
· What are the project’s concrete objectives and how will you measure these objectives?
· What do you aim to produce or achieve (e.g., prototype, white paper, pilot study, public engagement, etc.)?
· How is continuity of the project ensured after the project’s end date?
5. Societal relevance and connection to the professional practice (max. 200 words)
- How does the project intend to involve the professional practice and/or be socially relevant?
6. Planned activities
· Provide a bullet-pointed list of planned activities. Explain the role of each individual researcher for the project.
7. Budget (€1.500 or €9.000)
- Provide a detailed overview and break-down of specific costs.