The Data Science Centre (DSC), part of the University Library, is committed to enhancing data science expertise across all UvA faculties. Through our network, workshops, and training programmes, we provide resources and support for applying data science methods and technologies. This call offers (future) Data Science Centre researchers the chance to receive dedicated software engineering support for their data-driven research projects.

As part of the University Library, the Centre offers software and data engineering expertise for library platforms, research tools, and applications. Our skilled engineers provide practical, hands-on assistance and development support. You can view successful examples from last year’s Research Software Engineering and Support Call on the project website of Data Science Centre.

For whom?

Any UvA-affiliated researcher can submit a proposal.

Proposal Deadline:

Friday, 15 November 2024

Criteria

To submit a successful proposal, applicants should meet the following criteria:

• The proposal involves data science and/or research software engineering.
• Any UvA-affiliated researcher can submit a proposal. Non-DSC members are welcome to apply, but accepted applicants are expected to join the DSC upon project acceptance
• The software engineer’s project contribution must be completed within a maximum of 25 working days (either consecutive or spread over 1-2 days per week), therefore projects cannot exceed a duration of 6 months and have to be conducted between January and June 2025.

Project Support Details

• The request can involve both consultancy and development;
• Up to four projects will be supported. The maximum duration of any project is 6 months; Projects are to start in January 2025 and must be completed by July 2025;
• Access to the University Library's IT infrastructure, servers, and software is included; However, the purchase of new software, licenses, or tools is not covered;
• Upon completion, all products and documentation will be handed over. The library will not provide continuous hosting or ongoing support;
• The awarded projects will receive consultancy and development support free of charge, and no matching or other financial commitments are required.

Evaluation Criteria

Proposals will be assessed based on the following criteria:

• Alignment with the DSC's mission and approach;
• Feasibility of the project within the specified time frame;
• Innovation in data science methods;
• Cohesiveness and clarity of the project;
• Potential for reuse and open science contributions (sustainable output);
• Benefits for junior researchers (PhD candidates and postdocs).

Information Session

Wednesday, 9 October 2024, 11:00-12:00 CET (via Teams). Register by emailing dsc@uva.nl.

How to Apply

Please fill out the application form (available via the button below) and submit it as a PDF to dsc@uva.nl. The subject line of the email should be: DSC 2025 Research Engineering Support Proposal.

Contact

Questions about the application process? Please, send an Email to:  dsc@uva.nl