what is an experiment?
Project proposals can take various forms. One condition is that the experiment starts from a clear, defined research question and the implementation of the experiment aims to answer that question. The end result of the experiment is primarily new knowledge rather than a concrete final product. The Design, Architecture and Digital Culture Grant Schemes offer more scope for project proposals that work towards an end product.
See an overview of previously issued grants here.
can the total project budget exceed €10,000?
Due to the small scale of the experiment, the total project budget may not exceed € 10,000. This includes any co-financing or own resources. Co-financing is possible under the Experiment Grant Scheme, but not compulsory. Make sure that all contributed time and resources are listed and quantified in the budget and finance plan.
how does an application to the Experiment Grant Scheme differ from a starting grant?
Starting grants can be applied for under the Grant Schemes for Design, Architecture, Digital Culture and Internationalization. This form of subsidy makes it explicitly possible to investigate the design of a proposed project, involve content-specific expertise and look for financial support. Under the Experiment Grant Scheme, a concrete starting point with research question is needed and the goal of the project lies within the grant period (of up to one year). With a starting grant, on the contrary, work is done on arriving at a sharp question and plan of action, and the objective of the project lies further into the future.
What is the application form and what kind of information is requested in it?
In addition to uploading all required documents for your application, you must complete an online application form within the application environment. This form becomes available once the submission period is open and you begin your application. In the application form, you will provide practical information, such as your personal details, subsidy requirements, and the project's start and end dates. Additionally, there are several fields where you need to enter short texts. In these fields, you will be asked to provide:
- the reason and purpose of the project (max 400 characters)
- the research question (max 400 characters)
- the project setup (max 400 characters)
- the intended results (max 400 characters)
- information about any collaboration partners involved and whether they have confirmed their collaboration (max 1000 characters)
- the relevance of the project to your practice or the design field(s) in which you work (max 3000 characters)