ScienceServe: Boosting Research Software at Helmholtz
ScienceServe: Boosting Research Software at Helmholtz funds projects that advance sustainable, high-quality, and FAIR-aligned research software across Helmholtz centers.
Funder: Helmholtz Association
Due Dates: August 14, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to €200,000 per project (INF funds); matching funds of equal amount required from participating Helmholtz centers; project duration: 18–21 months.
Summary: Supports projects that improve the sustainability, quality, and visibility of research software within the Helmholtz Association.
Key Information: Only teams affiliated with Helmholtz centers are eligible; proposals must be submitted via the ProMeta platform.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Helmholtz Association aims to advance the sustainability, quality, and long-term availability of research software within its network. The call targets projects that implement best practices in research software engineering, promote the adoption of FAIR4RS (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable for Research Software) principles, and foster collaboration between researchers and software developers. The program encourages projects that enhance software reusability, visibility, and community engagement, aligning with the Helmholtz mission to strengthen digital research infrastructure and capacity.
