National Research Data Infrastructure
Forecasted
The National Research Data Infrastructure grant by the German Research Foundation funds consortia to develop sustainable, interoperable systems for managing and sharing research data across disciplines in Germany.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 | February 2027 | June 2027 | August 2027
Funding Amounts: Typically €2–5 million per consortium per year (including indirect costs); direct project costs usually €1.6–3.9 million/year; initial funding period is five years.
Summary: Supports consortia to systematically manage, network, and ensure long-term accessibility of research data across disciplines in Germany.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to confirmation.
Description
The National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) program, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), is a major national initiative to develop a sustainable, interoperable, and community-driven research data infrastructure across all scientific disciplines in Germany. Through coordinated consortia, the NFDI aims to establish and harmonize standards, procedures, and services for research data management, promoting reusability of data beyond disciplinary boundaries and fostering collaboration nationally and internationally. The program encourages the integration of existing data infrastructures, supports the development of cross-disciplinary metadata standards, and involves broad stakeholder participation from academia, research institutions, and public infrastructures to ensure long-term accessibility and usability of research data.
