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The regular CLARIAH-AT call for contribution aims at supporting research activities that are in alignment with the Digital Humanities Austria Strategy 2021+ (Vier Leitlinien für Digital Humanities in Österreich), as well as the strategic goals of the infrastructure consortia CLARIN-ERIC and DARIAH-EU (see DARIAH Strategic Plan 2019-2026).
Members of the current 11 partner institutions are eligible to apply.
CLARIAH-AT aims to support early career researchers at MA and PhD level, who have little or no other funding opportunity, in carrying out research in the fields of Digital Humanities. The consortium regards the funding as an investment in the future of Digital Humanities in Austria. Currently, early career researchers can apply for software licenses or Transkribus credits required for their current papers and projects as well as for travel grants to actively participate in conferences or networking opportunities.
With a CLARIAH-AT Transkribus scholarship, early career researchers in the field of Digital Humanities (DH) & Cultural Heritage based in Austria can claim free Transkribus credit packages for the (handwritten) text recognition of their research material within the framework of their thesis, dissertation, paper or individual project (without 3rd party funding).
Please send us a short description of the project or paper you are working on as well as some background information about yourself using the application form on the Transkribus Website. The data as well as the research results of the project or the respective work should be made available and re-usable by the Digital Humanities & Cultural Heritage research community in the context of the FAIR data principles.
Apply for CLARIAH-AT Transkibus Scholarship
Software licenses for programmes used for research in the field of Digital Humanities & Cultural Heritage are often expensive. With this bursary, the consortium aims to support young scholars who need specific software for the implementation of their research work, but do not receive funding for it via their university or place of work.
In principle, up to €500 may be requested per application (higher amounts are possible in well-justified exceptional cases). Per person and year, a maximum of €1,000 in scholarships may be awarded through the submission of multiple applications; however, double funding of the same software product is not permitted.
If you are working on such a project, please fill out the following form to give us a brief overview of your project and yourself and send it to: early-career@clariah.at.
Download Application Form for Software (.docx)
CLARIAH-AT has reserved funds to support travel and networking activities of early career researchers at Austrian institutions with only limited or no other sources of funding: The bursaries are aimed at students and young scholars based at an Austrian institution who wish to present a part of their current research in the fields of Digital Humanities & Cultural Heritage in the form of a paper or poster at a conference, or want to acquire skills needed for their research through participation in a workshop.
In principle, up to €500 per application can be granted (higher amounts are possible in well-argued exceptional cases). Per person and year, a maximum of €1,000 in scholarship funding may be awarded through the submission of multiple applications; however, double funding of the same trip is not permitted.
To apply for a travel bursary, please fill in the application form (see word file below). We ask you to provide us with information about yourself, your project and the planned trip, including a cost calculation for traveling, accommodation and participation in the conference. (Costs for meals are not covered!)
Please send your application, including the completed form and the cost calculation to: early-career@clariah.at.
Download Application Form for Travel Bursaries (.docx)
Selected members of the consortium meet at regular intervals to review applications and to vote on the allocation of bursaries available. Notifications of approval or decline will be sent out within five weeks after receiving a complete application.
Applicants agree that all data and documents related to their submission may be forwarded to members of the CLARIAH-AT executive committee for the decision process. Further information on how we store and process your personal data can be found in our privacy declaration.
Applications should be in English for easier communication with the European infrastructures.
All incurred costs must be paid in advance by the scholarship recipient. Scholarships are paid out retrospectively. For this purpose, the reimbursement form linked below must be completed as documentation. The relevant invoices must be enclosed as attachments together with corresponding proof of payment (bank transfer receipt, credit card statement).
Scholarships are recorded in the federal Transparency Database (Transparenzdatenbank des Bundes). For this purpose, please provide us with a copy of your current registration certificate (Meldezettel).
Reimbursement is processed twice a year (end of April and end of September). For the payout, the provision of bank details is required.
If you have questions in regards to early career scholarships, please write to: early-career@clariah.at.
CLARIN-ERIC offers several grants and support for researchers and research projects that are not (only) limited to early career researchers, such as the Trainer Network Programme or Mobility Grants:
DARIAH publishes regularly the 'DARIAH Theme Call'. In this call, projects with a duration of 2-3 years can be submitted:
Other funding opportunities:
ATRIUM Call of Transnational Access Scheme Grants
The last call for applications will is available until 30. November 2026.
Various scholars and early career researchers have been supported by CLARIAH-AT to carry out their individual research in Digital Humanities and Cultural Heritage:
Christian Lendl (University of Vienna) obtained a license/credits for Transkribus
Topic: Prosopography
Julia Hintersteiner (University of Salzburg) obtained licenses for Oxygen XML Editor, ChatGPT, and Cursor.ai to carry out her PhD-Thesis
Topic: DH, Mediävistik
CLARIAH-AT Travel Grants
I had the privilege of attending the DH conference in Lisbon in July 2025, which explored topics such as accessibility, slow research, and critical reflection. The WoGeM mini-conference format was particularly valuable, allowing me to receive feedback on my master’s project on queer activism and to develop perspectives for a potential PhD. This conference has profoundly shaped my view of Digital Humanities, introducing me to new methods, concepts, and the vital importance of ethics, diversity, and mindful research practices. I leave inspired, with fresh ideas and meaningful connections.
Robin Luger (University of Vienna)- Report on the DH Conference 2025, Accessibility and Citizenship
I am not an archaeologist—and that is precisely what made the CAA conference in Athens so inspiring for me. I experienced firsthand how exciting the exchange between archaeology, digital methods, and interdisciplinary research can be, and how digital tools can bring research to life and make culture tangible.
Particularly fascinating was the discussion on artificial intelligence and its impact on our work and the perception of heritage. The conference showed me how essential networking, innovation, and reflection are—and how enriching it is to be part of this community.
Massimiliano Carloni (Austrian Academy of Sciences): Report on the 52nd CAA International Conference, Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology
At SimAUD 2025 in Madrid, I had the opportunity to present my Python tool for climate-adaptive building simulations and to discuss it directly with international experts. The conference highlighted for me the importance of connecting technical innovations with social, historical, and cultural perspectives on cities. Particularly inspiring was seeing how digital tools not only process data but also help make cities more just, sustainable, and resilient. This experience has profoundly broadened my view of the role of Digital Humanities in urban research.
Sophie Maximiliane Hamann (University of Vienna): Report on the Symposium on Simulation for Architecture + Urban Design (SIMAUD 2025)
Topics: DH, Architecture
The Corpus Linguistics Conference 2025 was a true highlight for me: I had the opportunity to present my own research while gaining exciting insights into the projects of other scholars. The discussions on methods, AI, and language quantification opened up entirely new perspectives for me. Particularly valuable was the exchange with international PhD students and colleagues—pure inspiration! I am taking away a rich mix of knowledge, new ideas, and contacts.
Many thanks to Clariah-AT for the travel grant that made this experience possible!
Claudia Mattes (University of Vienna): Report on Corpus Linguistics Conference 2025
Topic: German Digital Linguistics
Helene Eisl (University of Vienna): Report on the Ligatus Summer School 2025: European Bookbinding 1450-1830
Topic: Kodikologie, Mediävistik
Report on the DH Conference 2025, Accessibility and Citizenship - Melanie Frauendorfer (University of Graz)
Topic: HTR (handwritten text recognition)
Report on The European Academy of Religion - Yousef Kashou (University of Vienna)
Topic: Theology
CLARIAH-AT Software License Pool
Susanne Schmalwieser (University of Vienna) obtained NVivo 15 (Alfasoft GmbH) to carry out her PhD-Thesis
Topics: German Philology, DH
CLARIAH-AT Travel Grants
My participation in the Winter School on “Intangible Cultural Heritage” at the University of Groningen was extremely rewarding. Through workshops, keynotes, and interdisciplinary discussions, I gained new perspectives on the documentation and preservation of ephemeral art. Particularly inspiring was the hands-on approach to teaching ephemeral art forms and the exchange with colleagues from diverse disciplines. The event has greatly expanded my ideas for technological approaches to preserving intangible cultural heritage. I now move forward into the next phase of my research feeling both strengthened and inspired.
Anna Rechenmacher (University of Graz): Report on the Winter School on “Intangible Cultural Heritage: Methodological Challenges and Opportunities”
Topics: Art History, DH
Thanks to the support I received, I was able to attend the Ninth Symposium of the ICTM Study Group on Music and Dance in Southeastern Europe and present my research on the digital preservation of oral heritage.
My focus was on the ethical, technical, and community aspects of digitizing endangered languages and musical traditions.
Particularly valuable was the exchange with international colleagues and language communities, which sparked new collaborations and project ideas. This experience reinforces my commitment to pursuing sustainable and responsible approaches to archiving and revitalizing cultural resources.
Andrea Pascaru (Austrian Academy of Sciences): Report on the Ninth symposium of the ICTM Study Group on Music and Dance in Southeastern Europe
Topics: Cultural Anthropology and Digital Humanities
Thanks to the support of CLARIAH-AT, I was able to attend the 21st International Morphology Meeting, presenting both a talk and my first poster. This experience greatly deepened my knowledge of digital analysis methods and historical linguistics. In particular, the exchange with international researchers opened up new perspectives and strengthened my presentation skills. Attending was a decisive step for me in further developing my academic profile.
Dorothea Sichrovsky (Austrian Academy of Sciences): Report on the 21st International Morphology Meeting
Topics: German Philology, Linguistics
Thanks to the CLARIAH Travel Grant, I was able to attend the ESSLLI Summer School in Leuven in the summer of 2024. There, I presented my research on LLMs and posthumanism and received valuable feedback through the intensive peer-review process. The interdisciplinary discussions with participants from linguistics, computer science, philosophy, and ethics greatly broadened my perspective on AI and Digital Humanities. Particularly enriching was the combination of theoretical insights and methodological knowledge, which inspired me both professionally and personally.
Susanne Schmalwieser (University of Vienna): European Summer School in Logic, Language and Information 2024
Topics: German Philology, DH
DHd 2024 in Passau was a true highlight for me! In particular, the workshops on APIs and Large Language Models broadened my horizons, and the valuable feedback at the Doctoral Consortium provided new impulses for my dissertation project. I was fascinated by the many insights into digital editions, computational literary studies, and ontologies. The intensive exchange with researchers from so many disciplines was incredibly inspiring. I return to Vienna with a head full of ideas, exciting contacts, and a great deal of motivation.
Laura Untner (Austrian Academy of Sciences): 10. Jahreskonferenz der Digital Humanities im deutschsprachigen Raum (DHd 2024) an der Universität Passau
Topics: Comparative Literature, German Philology, Digital Humanities
CLARIAH-AT Travel Grants
Report on Österreichische Linguistiktagung 2023 - Barbara Heinisch (University of Vienna)