National Research Data Infrastructure
The National Research Data Infrastructure by the German Research Foundation funds consortia to develop sustainable, interoperable systems for managing and sharing research data across scientific disciplines in Germany.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (proposal submission) | September 2026 (progress reports, 2nd round) | February 2027 (progress reports, 3rd round) | June 2027 (binding statement for further funding)
Funding Amounts: Consortia typically receive €2–5 million each (including 22% indirect costs), for up to 5 years; approx. €85 million/year total programme budget.
Summary: Supports large-scale, collaborative consortia to systematically manage, store, and provide access to research data across disciplines in Germany.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and may shift—check the programme page for updates.
Description
The National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) programme, managed by the German Research Foundation (DFG), funds collaborative consortia to develop, implement, and maintain robust standards, procedures, and services for the management and accessibility of research data across all scientific disciplines in Germany. The goal is to ensure long-term availability, interoperability, and reusability of research data, both within and beyond disciplinary boundaries, in alignment with the FAIR principles. The NFDI fosters networking among academic institutions, research organizations, and information infrastructures, and encourages integration with international partners. Consortia are expected to establish sustainable data management strategies, contribute to cross-disciplinary metadata standards, and develop reliable data services tailored to community needs.
