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UK-IE DHA Community Interest Group Call
UK-IE DHA is pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for new Community Interest Groups (CIGs).
CIGs are community-driven groups organised around a shared research interest, a community of practice, or a key issue within digital humanities. They are central to our aim of fostering a more inclusive, collaborative, and sustainable community.
We warmly invite proposals for new groups. Before applying, please read the full call and complete the application form available here: https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2026/05/14/cfp-new-cigs-2026/
Key information
- Deadline: 23:59 (GMT), Monday 29 June 2026
- Format: PDF submission via email to uk-ie.digitalhumanities@sas.ac.uk
- Notification of outcomes: Friday 24 July 2026
- Similar proposals may be combined where appropriate
About CIGs
CIGs are flexible and community-led, designed to evolve alongside the field. They:
- run initially for at least 18 months
- are open to unlimited participation
- are shaped by the needs of their members
- foster communities of practice across the UK and Ireland
We currently have 5 CIGs and will add up to 5 new groups in this round.
Support available
Successful groups receive:
- access to the CIG Funding Scheme (expanded via thanks to our recently announced UKRI grant)
- promotion via our channels
- a dedicated presence on our website
- opportunities to participate in Association events
- access to peer support via the Collective
- opportunities for collaboration and advocacy
If you have any questions, please contact uk-ie.digitalhumanities@sas.ac.uk.
