Funding Programme “Coordinating Roles and Responsibilities in Information Infrastructures” (VIGO)
Funds projects that foster self-organisation, coordination, and strategic development of research information infrastructures through collaborative forums and initiatives among academic institutions.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates: Proposals accepted any time (rolling deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to 2 years of support; staff funding benchmark is 50% of a TVL/TVöD E13 position per year, with flexibility if justified; no fixed total cap.
Summary: Supports the self-organisation, development, and coordination of research information infrastructures, facilitating forums and networking among academic institutions and researchers.
Description
This program provides funding to support researchers and operators of information infrastructures in developing and coordinating research-related information infrastructures, with the goal of ensuring their long-term operation and effectiveness. The focus is on stimulating self-organisation and structured dialogue among relevant actors, fostering the cooperative development of solutions to cross-project infrastructural challenges. Projects may include establishing communication forums, developing strategic alignments, and professionalising initiatives that address cross-institutional infrastructural needs.
