UK-IE DHA

UK-IE DHA Advocacy & Engagement Fellowship 2026-27 [Deadline Aug 17th]

The UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Association is pleased to invite applications for a funded Advocacy & Engagement Fellowship for 2026-27!

This year’s fellowship theme is Openness and Transparency. The successful fellow will contribute to the development of the Association’s advocacy work by undertaking research and community engagement activities that explore how Digital Humanities can foster greater openness, collaboration and transparency across the UK and Ireland.

We are particularly interested in projects that explore the following themes:

  • Support for cross-sector collaboration with non-HE organisations and communities.
  • Strengthen advocacy for Digital Humanities with funders, national bodies and institutions.

Potential projects could focus on (but aren’t limited to):

  • Developing best practice guidance, collaborative tools or training to support cross-sector partnerships.
  • Projects to improve research culture, e.g. contextualising the different practices between Ireland and the UK (REF, UKRI, Research Ireland, Impact 2030, etc.)
  • Improving public and open access to digital scholarship across Ireland and the UK, highlighting existing barriers.
  • Developing a value proposition for Digital Humanities for researchers to utilize in policy or funding contexts to demonstrate the significance of their work.

The fellowship is open to researchers, digital practitioners, technical professionals, and GLAM colleagues. We particularly encourage applications from individuals traditionally underrepresented in Digital Humanities. Joint applications are welcome.

Fellowship details

  • Duration: 12 months (from October 2026)
  • Commitment: Approximately 10 hours per month
  • Fellowship award: £4,000
  • Additional project support fund: £1,000
  • Open to applicants residing in the UK or Ireland.

Key dates

  • Application deadline: Monday 17 August 2026, 23:59 BST
  • Shortlisted candidates notified: Week commencing 31 August 2026
  • Interviews: Week commencing 7 September 2026
  • Fellowship start date: October 2026

Applications should include:

  • Application form
  • CV (maximum 2 pages)
  • Proposal (maximum 1,000 words)
  • Implementation plan (maximum 500 words)
  • Letter of support (if applicable)
  • Equality and diversity form (optional)

All application materials should be submitted as a PDF to uk-ie.digitalhumanities@sas.ac.uk.

For full details, including eligibility, selection criteria and application requirements, please see the full call: https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2026/07/06/2026-advocacy-engagement-fellowship/

We would be grateful if you could share this opportunity with colleagues and networks who may be interested.

Sustainability and Digital Preservation webinar [15 July @ 2pm, online]

This month, Digital Preservation Southampton is running a special themed session of our free online webinars focused on Sustainability and Digital Preservation. 

Get to Know Us – Summer Edition: Sustainability and Digital Preservation

Building on our attendance at the UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Association Annual Event, focused on Sustainability, as well as recent developments in the sector focused on carbon literacy and environmentally conscious digital preservation practices, we will be offering a survey of available guidance, toolkits, and projects to look forward to that can guide your sustainability planning.

This will also serve as a discussion space where you can share your experiences of implementing sustainable practices at your institution.

July 15, 2026

Online | 2-3pm BST (See in your timezone)

Register here

UK-IE DHA Community Interest Group Call [Now Open]

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.

Bursary Announcement – UK-IE Digital Humanities Association [Deadline 13 April]

UK-IE Digital Humanities Association’s 2026 Annual Event Bursary announcement

We are pleased to announce that our Annual Event Bursary Applications are now open!  The deadline for these applications is 13 April 2026. We plan to award between 8 to 10 bursaries of up to £350 to support in-person attendance at the Annual Event. Bursaries are accompanied by a registration fee waiver.

Bursaries are intended to support those who do not have support from their institution or employer, a grant or other funding source. This includes those who do not have access to funding from their organisation to support attendance at the Annual Event. The bursary can be used to cover costs related to travel, accommodation, subsistence, childcare and caring responsibilities, other accessibility costs, or anything else that would facilitate the recipient’s attendance at the event. 

Applicants do not have to deliver a paper to be eligible for a bursary. 

Our aim is to encourage participation from colleagues that face additional barriers attending such events, so bursaries are open to the following groups:

  • Postgraduate students enrolled in a degree course (masters or doctoral). Preference will be given to students enrolled in Irish or UK institutions.
  • Early Career: our understanding of early career aims to be as inclusive as possible to reflect careers in different sectors. Examples of early career include: 
  • Those who are within eight years of finishing their professional training or degree program.  
  • Those who are within six years of their professional appointment (the first full or part time paid employment contract). 
  • These periods exclude any career break, for example (but not limited) due to: family care; health reasons; reasons related to COVID-19 such as home schooling or increased teaching load.
  • Those who have recently changed career paths into a role aligned with the digital humanities / digital scholarship.
  • Preference will be given to those who are not employed on permanent contracts.
  • Precariously employed: those people who are working without a permanent contract or who are not currently affiliated with an organisation or institution (e.g. independent scholars). This includes those on fixed-term contracts. 

For full details and how to apply, please refer to the guidance here: https://digitalhumanities-uk-ie.org/2026/03/23/2026-annual-event-bursary-announcement/.

EOI – UK-IE DHA

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Open Call:
The UK-Ireland Digital Humanities Association is seeking three new members to join their governing collective during a pivotal transition period leading to their first open elections in 2026.
UK-IE DHA is looking for:
Passionate advocates for digital humanities
Diverse voices from across DH communities
Commitment to a 3-year term through the governance transition
Representatives from both the UK and Ireland

For more on the call:
UK-IE DHA Governance Call

To submit a brief Expression of Interest use their online form by Friday, July 11th, 2025:
Expression of Interest – UK-IE DHA

This is an excellent opportunity to shape the future of digital humanities in the UK and Ireland. Current collective members are available to discuss what’s involved.

Decision timeline: End of August 2025