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The uOttawa Library launches the Digital Humanities Undergraduate Grant, offering undergraduate students in the arts and humanities the opportunity to attend the Digital Humanities Summer Institute (DHSI) in Montreal in June 2026. This grant is intended to support students who are interested in exploring the intersection of technology, research, and creative practice.

What is the Digital Humanities Summer Institute (DHSI)?

DHSI brings together students, scholars, artists, and professionals for a week of immersive workshops, lectures, and collaborative projects. Participants could develop their skills in digital tools, data visualization, text analysis, and research methods.

Why apply?

Attending DHSI allows students to : 

  • Expand their digital literacy skills and enhance academic and creative work

  • Connect with researchers, artists, and students who share similar interests

  • Incorporate digital tools into their studies.

Whether you’re passionate about literature, history, languages, philosophy, or the arts, this grant can help you explore possibilities at the intersection of technology and the humanities.

Eligibility and criteria

  • The grant is for undergraduate students at the University of Ottawa who are studying in a program in the Faculty of Arts and who have an interest in digital humanities.
  • Applicants must demonstrate interest or experience with digital humanities methods, tools, or projects.
  • Applicants are encouraged to explain how their academic work relates to the skills or experiences they hope to gain by attending DHSI.
  • The successful applicant will be expected to attend DHSI in June 2026.
  • After the conference, the successful applicant will be required to write a reflection piece, sharing a self-assessment on how the attendance to DHSI 2026 contributed to their development of new DH skills, supported their academic/creative goals, and/or helped them connect with others in the DH community.

Application requirements

Please submit your application to dhnbiblio@uottawa.ca by January 30, 2026 :

• Include a statement of purpose (up to 500 words) outlining academic interests and current studies, addressing digital humanities engagement, and explaining how DHSI will benefit your work.

• Include a section describing your engagement with or interest in digital humanities.

• In addition, you are encouraged to explain in your statement how participation in DHSI will support your academic or creative goals. 

• Please, attach your résumé or curriculum vitae (maximum two pages) to the application.

NB : The grant covers one week of DHSI registration, Université de Montréal residence, and travel. It excludes meal costs.