Core Facilities
Funds universities to improve the management and accessibility of shared research infrastructure, supporting operational excellence and collaboration through enhanced core facility structures.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to €150,000 per year for a maximum of 5 years (total up to €750,000 per facility)
Summary: Supports universities in developing and managing shared research infrastructure to enhance access and operational excellence for both internal and external users.
Description
This program funds the development and professionalisation of core facilities—shared research infrastructure—within universities. The focus is on improving usage and management strategies to enhance operational effectiveness, accessibility, and collaborative research capacity. Funding is designed to help universities establish stable structures for advanced scientific equipment, making these resources accessible to both internal and external researchers. The program does not fund the acquisition of major instrumentation but targets the operational and structural aspects of core facility management.
