Change! Fellowships
Forecasted
The Change! Fellowships from the Volkswagen Foundation fund transdisciplinary research partnerships tackling societal transformation through collaboration between academics and non-academic partners.
Funder: Volkswagen Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to €1.5–1.8 million per fellowship (depending on qualification); funding period 4–5 years.
Summary: Supports researchers collaborating with non-academic partners to advance transdisciplinary research on societal transformation processes.
Key Information: Involvement of 1–3 non-academic partners is mandatory; open to all disciplines; applicants must be postdocs, junior professors, or recently tenured professors.
Description
This fellowship program funds scientists committed to researching and facilitating societal transformation by fostering collaborations between academic researchers and partners from sectors such as civil society, NGOs, government agencies, or small businesses. The goal is to generate new knowledge, methods, and actionable strategies for transformative societal change, while embedding transdisciplinary research practices in academia. Projects must address societal transformation processes, integrate non-academic expertise throughout the research, and aim for both scientific and practical impact.
