Perspectives on Wealth – Ideas Competition for Knowledge Transfer
The Volkswagen Foundation's Perspectives on Wealth – Ideas Competition for Knowledge Transfer supports innovative ways to share research on wealth and inequality with broader audiences.
Funder: Volkswagen Foundation
Due Dates: September 14, 2026 (final deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to €120,000 per project for 1–2 years; funding for teaching, science communication, and knowledge transfer formats.
Summary: Supports innovative formats to disseminate research on wealth and inequality to students, the public, and policymakers, strengthening knowledge transfer beyond academia.
Key Information: Only researchers funded under the "Perspectives on Wealth" initiative at German institutions are eligible.
Description
This grant opportunity, provided by the Volkswagen Foundation, is the final call within the "Perspectives on Wealth" initiative. It is designed to foster knowledge transfer and public engagement by supporting researchers in communicating their findings on wealth and inequality to broader audiences, including students, policymakers, and the general public. The program encourages innovative outreach formats—such as summer schools, teaching modules, science communication, and policy advice—to enhance the societal impact and visibility of wealth research, particularly in Germany.
