National Research Data Infrastructure
The NFDI program funds consortia to standardize, manage, and make research data accessible across disciplines, fostering collaboration and sustainable data practices.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026 (Proposal for further funding) | September 2026 (Consortia Progress Reports) | September 2026 (Request to transfer unused funds) | February 2027 (Progress Reports, third round) | June 2027 (Binding statement on further funding)
Funding Amounts: Up to €2–5 million per consortium per year (includes 22% for indirect costs); typical direct costs €1.6–3.9 million/year; initial funding period is five years.
Summary: Supports coordinated, long-term management and accessibility of research data through consortia, setting standards and fostering collaboration across disciplines.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and requirements may change; check the program page for updates.
Description
The National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI) program, run by the German Research Foundation (DFG), funds consortia dedicated to systematically managing, storing, and providing access to scientific and research data across all disciplines. The initiative aims to establish and harmonize data handling standards, develop interoperable and cross-disciplinary metadata, and create sustainable data management services that are accessible both nationally and internationally. Consortia are expected to foster collaboration, enhance data reusability, and integrate their efforts with international partners and other NFDI consortia.
