Data Reuse – Additional Funding for the Preparation and Storage of Research Data (Open Science)
Volkswagen Foundation's Data Reuse grant funds the preparation and storage of research data for open science, supporting robust data curation and sharing in certified repositories.
Funder: Volkswagen Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (apply anytime, up to 6 months after project end)
Funding Amounts: Up to €100,000 per project; supports costs for preparing and storing research data for reuse.
Summary: Provides additional funding to Volkswagen Foundation grantees for making research data openly available and reusable in certified repositories.
Key Information: Only available to current or recent (within 6 months) grantees of the Foundation.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Volkswagen Foundation supports the long-term preservation, accessibility, and reuse of research data generated within Volkswagen Foundation-funded projects. The initiative aims to foster open science by enabling grantees to prepare their data for reuse and deposit it in suitable, publicly accessible repositories, in line with FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) and CARE (Principles for Indigenous Data Governance) guidelines. The program is open to all disciplines and is designed to enhance transparency, reproducibility, and quality control in scientific research.
