OpenFieldNews Disinformation and Deepfake Verification Research Grant
Twelve-month grant at the The Hague Media Museum evaluating automated deepfake detection algorithms and civic media literacy tools.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's or Ph.D. in journalism, communication science, cognitive psychology, or data science
- English language proficiency
- English fluency
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Three-page research proposal on visual synthetic media verification protocols
- Recommendation letters
- Two letters of recommendation from academic or journalistic authorities
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €32,000 project grant over one year with European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) co-sponsorship
- Application fee
- Free application
- Tuition / joining costs
- Not applicable; funded research appointment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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