Call KB: Research-meets-Art-in-Residence (RAiR) 2025
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of their Researcher-in-Residence (RiR) program, the KB invites researchers and/or artists to join their initiative. The program seeks to improve the exploration and visualization of the digital collection at the KB, National Library of the Netherlands.
- 31 January 2025: Deadline of submission
- Mid-February: Interview and/or presentation at the KB
- Mid-March: Submission detailed work plan incl. time planning and specified budget
- Begin April: Final decision
- May: Start project
The KB is looking for a RAiR initiative that creatively engages with their digital collections and provides meaningful, open-source solutions.
As a requirement for a successful project, the project must:
- include a research component.
- include an interactive visualization or artistic performance.
- make tools and resources reusable.
- make tools and resources extensible for other cultural heritage institutions.
- publish in public domain (CC-BY 4.0.)
The RAiR project focuses on addressing research questions from both scientific and artistic perspectives. Thus promoting the innovative use of KB’s digital collections, enhancing access for both researchers and the public. Your project should help understand how to better support users, e.g. creative makers, in searching and exploring our collections. They welcome user-centered approaches and will provide support and feedback throughout the development process. During the project's conduct, they recommend getting direct feedback from the public at the library to support quick and iterative design.
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Your mission
The RAiR residency on-site (2 days/week) showcases a collaborative initiative that investigates the intersection of research and artistic expression. Your objective will be to create innovative visualizations, interactive tools, or creative works that encourage fresh perspectives on our digital cultural heritage.
Available funding
Funding is provided on a project basis, covering necessary materials, personnel costs, and travel expenses. A maximum budget of 50k€ is available for the total project with a duration of 6 months.
What is offered
- Exclusive access to the vast digital archives and innovative research tools
- Guidance from experienced professionals in data science, digital collections, and artificial intelligence (AI)
- A working space for two working days a week at the KB, e.g. research department, KB Atelier or KB Datalab (https://lab.kb.nl/data-lab)
- The opportunity to show your work at the KB Atelier, including a final presentation as a public event (a budget is available for this final event).
For more information, please go their website