Researching Research: Strengthening University Centres
Forecasted
Volkswagen Foundation's grant supports German university Science Studies centres to enhance research capacity, collaboration, and international visibility through strategic structural development.
Funder: Volkswagen Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 1 million EUR per award for up to 5 years; funds for structural development only.
Summary: Supports established Science Studies centres at German universities to develop strategic concepts and strengthen their structural and international profiles.
Key Information: Joint application with university management required; eligibility is restricted to established, institutionalised centres in Science Studies.
Description
This funding initiative from the Volkswagen Foundation aims to strengthen established centres, institutes, and research priority areas in the field of Science Studies at German universities. The program provides substantial structural funding to enable these academic hubs to collaboratively develop forward-looking strategic concepts with university leadership, enhance interdisciplinary collaboration, improve methodological training, expand international networks, and effectively disseminate research outcomes. The overarching goal is to raise the national and international visibility of Science Studies in Germany and support its sustainable institutional development.
