Research into paper conservation

Preconditions for application:

The proposal must relate to research into objects or (parts of) collections that preferably:

• consist mainly of paper or are inextricably linked to it;
• involve written, drawn and/or printed material;
• are subject to (accelerated) autonomous and other material decay;
• are of national interest.
• The proposal must originate from a Dutch party.
• The applicant agrees with the publication of the study results by means of publications, symposiums and the websites/newsletters of Metamorfoze and/or a channel to be designated by the applicant.

Evaluating project applications

We base the evaluation of submitted project applications on the Algemene Procedure en Voorwaarden financieringsregeling Metamorfoze Onderzoek (in Dutch). Applications that meet the conditions are submitted to (external) advisors. Their advice is included in the evaluation.

How to apply

You can submit a research proposal by completing this form (in Dutch) or first contact the coordinator Miluska Dorgelo. The aim is to assess the quality of the research proposal and to estimate the complexity of the project. It is an assessment of whether your application satisfies / can satisfy the conditions stipulated in the General Procedure and Conditions.

You can send the completed form to miluska.dorgelo@kb.nl or to Metamorfoze@KB.nl.