ScienceServe: Boosting Research Software at Helmholtz
This grant funds projects to improve the quality, sustainability, and visibility of research software at Helmholtz, emphasizing best practices, FAIR principles, and open collaboration.
Funder: Helmholtz Association
Due Dates: August 14, 2026 (full proposals via ProMeta platform)
Funding Amounts: Up to €200,000 per project from the Initiative and Networking Fund (INF); 18–21 month duration; 1:1 matching funds required from participating Helmholtz centers.
Summary: Supports projects enhancing the quality, sustainability, and visibility of research software within the Helmholtz Association, emphasizing best practices and collaboration.
Key Information: Only teams affiliated with Helmholtz centers are eligible; matching funds are mandatory; open software licensing required.
Description
This grant funds projects that aim to significantly improve the quality, reusability, visibility, and long-term availability of scientific research software across the Helmholtz Association. The initiative seeks to advance the adoption of software engineering best practices, foster collaboration between software developers and researchers, and promote the implementation of the FAIR Principles for Research Software (FAIR4RS). Projects are expected to contribute to the Helmholtz community of practice in research software development and to ensure the sustainability and open accessibility of developed software.
