ScienceServe: Boosting Research Software at Helmholtz
This grant funds projects to improve the quality, sustainability, and reusability of research software at Helmholtz, promoting best practices, FAIR principles, and open access within a collaborative community.
Funder: Helmholtz Association
Due Dates: August 14, 2026: Full application submission deadline — proposals must be submitted via the ProMeta platform (ivf.helmholtz.de)
Funding Amounts: Up to €200,000 per project (INF funds) for 18–21 months; matching funds from participating Helmholtz centers required.
Summary: Supports projects that enhance the quality, sustainability, reusability, and visibility of research software within the Helmholtz Association.
Key Information: Only teams affiliated with Helmholtz research centers are eligible; matching funds are mandatory.
Description
This grant aims to fund projects that significantly improve the quality, long-term sustainability, reusability, and visibility of research software within the Helmholtz Association. The initiative prioritizes the adoption of best practices in software engineering, fosters collaboration between developers and researchers, and promotes the FAIR Principles for Research Software (FAIR4RS). Projects should advance digital infrastructure, support community-building among research software engineers, and contribute to the Helmholtz-wide community of practice in research software development. Funding is provided through the Helmholtz Initiative and Networking Fund (INF).
