Safeguarding & transmission of intangible cultural heritage

¿De qué trata esta convocatoria?

The topic funds transdisciplinary research on safeguarding and transmitting intangible cultural heritage in Europe. It covers threats to living heritage, community-led safeguarding, digital technologies and new policy solutions.

¿Qué financia esta convocatoria?

Scope

The topic supports research on intangible cultural heritage (practices, expressions, knowledge and skills passed from generation to generation), in the context of the 2003 UNESCO Convention. Case studies should explore approaches to safeguarding it, with a focus on intergenerational transmission, oral cultures and participatory approaches. Research may also quantify the contribution of intangible heritage to creativity, innovation, cultural and biological diversity and economic benefits, and help rethink cultural policies.

Research questions proposals may address

• The state of play of safeguarding in Europe after the 2003 Convention, and the main threats leading to erosion and loss.
• The most effective safeguarding strategies and the use of advanced digital technologies for safeguarding and transmission.
• How intangible heritage can inspire responses to societal challenges such as competitiveness, intergenerational dialogue and biodiversity protection.
• How community-led initiatives can be supported and empowered.

Expected outcomes

• A clearer picture of safeguarding practice and of successful documentation and transmission methods, including digital and audio-visual ones.
• Recognition of the value of intangible heritage in social, cultural and economic contexts and its links with the natural environment.
• Communities that take ownership of safeguarding, with attention to youth involvement and informal education.
• Innovative policy solutions for safeguarding and for using intangible heritage as a resource for social and economic innovation.

Further expectations

• Proposals should involve transdisciplinary scientific collaboration, for example heritage and museum studies, cultural anthropology, ethnology, media studies and musicology.
• Proposals should take existing research results into account and build on EU-funded knowledge, networks and platforms.

¿Cuándo termina el plazo?

23 de septiembre de 2027 (321 días)

23 September 2027 (single-stage submission).