Funding and Support

T.H.E.M. — Technological Humanities and Experimental Media

T.H.E.M. is an independent institution that supports interdisciplinary research and artistic practice, dedicated to exploring the hybrid zone between technology and the humanities. We focus on modes of thinking and practice that operate beyond existing paradigms—whether they emerge from art, science, philosophy, or social experimentation—as long as they raise new questions about how technology becomes part of human experience.

Through annual funding programs, research residencies, and experimental initiatives, T.H.E.M. supports researchers, artists, and thinkers engaged in inquiries centered on the “technological–humanities–experimental mixture.” We welcome cross-disciplinary proposals ranging from the ethics and perceptual politics of artificial intelligence, to the relationships between sound, image, algorithm, and the body; from new materials and ecological perception to the affective, hallucinatory, and belief mechanisms within digital culture.

T.H.E.M. regards research itself as a hybrid art: it does not belong to any single discipline, nor is it bound by the pursuit of definitive knowledge. We encourage applicants to formulate questions, generate hypotheses, and construct new cognitive tools and perceptual forms through experimental approaches.

Each year, T.H.E.M. opens its call for applications to international researchers. Selected participants receive financial support, access to research platforms, international collaboration networks, and ongoing dialogue opportunities with experts in technology, philosophy, and art.

Submission Instructions

Please compile all application materials into a single PDF and send via email to:
info.theminstitute@gmail.com


Email subject line format:
T.H.E.M. Fund Application 2026 — [Applicant Name]

T.H.E.M. Funding Application Form

Applicant Information

  • Full Name:

  • Email Address:

  • Phone Number:

  • Affiliation / Institution (if any):

  • Website / Portfolio Link (optional):

Project Title

Project Summary (150–200 words)

  • Briefly describe your project and its objectives.

Research / Project Description (500–800 words)

  • Explain the concept, methodology, and experimental approach.

  • Indicate how the project engages with technology, humanities, or interdisciplinary exploration.

Key Questions / Hypotheses

  • List the main questions your project seeks to address.

Relevance and Impact

  • Explain the significance of your project in the context of art, technology, or humanities.

  • Describe potential audiences or societal impact.

Timeline

  • Provide an estimated timeline for your project (start date, key milestones, expected completion).

Budget (max £10,000)

  • Include a detailed budget breakdown (materials, equipment, travel, stipend, etc.).

Previous Work / Supporting Materials

  • Attach portfolio, publications, or other relevant work (optional, max 5 items).

Team Members (if applicable)

  • Name, role, and short bio of each team member.

References / Recommendation Letters (optional)

  • List up to two references who can comment on your project or qualifications.

Declaration

  • I confirm that the information provided is accurate and that this proposal is my original work.

    • Signature: _____________________ Date: ___________