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The joint funding program of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture and the Volkswagen Foundation aims at promoting research, education, and transfer in the federal state of Lower Saxony.
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The largest funding program in Lower Saxony’s history opens up unique opportunities for science.
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Our profile areas are designed to support Lower Saxony’s universities and research institutions, helping them to develop further and find answers to the challenging issues of our time.
new knowledge
We promote the development of new initiatives, strengthen cross collaboration, and support the strategic development of higher education.
bright minds
We support universities in the acquisition of talented researchers.
additional infrastructure
We expand the structural basis of research and teaching, both analog and digital.
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Microbiologist witha passion for diversity
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Developmental psychology:On the trail of everyday life
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Agricultural robotics:high-tech on farmland
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Microbiologist witha passion for diversity
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Developmental psychology:On the trail of everyday life
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Agricultural robotics:high-tech on farmland
ouragenda
We are undergoing a profound transformation of our economy and way of life. Our aim is to emerge stronger in ecological, social, and economic contexts. We have identified three areas of particularly important future challenges in which our funding programs should have a strong impact.
transformation
Shaping sustainable social and ecological transformation in the economy and the science system.
digitality
Thinking ahead about the interaction between people and machines, using data as a key resource.
cutting-edge research
Promoting outstanding researchers and establishing promising fields of research.
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news of tomorrowprojects and areas of research in focus
Strengthening cooperation with Scotland
The new programme ‘Lower Saxony – Scotland Research and Innovation Scheme’ is intensifying long-term academic cooperation between Lower Saxony and Scotland. It offers structured funding opportunities for cross-border research and innovation, with the aim of promoting joint interdisciplinary projects.
20
Feb
Research Cooperation Lower Saxony – Israel
Funding is provided for outstanding research projects in Life Sciences and Medicine carried out jointly by scientists from universities and research institutions in Lower Saxony and Israel. The program is preferably aimed at researchers a few years after their doctorate. Deadline: March 31, 2025
10
Feb
Europe Program
The Europe program aims to support universities in Lower Saxony and regional research institutions financed by state funds in their efforts to further expand their Europe-related initiatives and activities in pursuit of excellence in collaborative research. Applications can be submitted at any time.
30
Jan
145 million euros for future-oriented research
From research into hydrogen technologies and the targeted funding of early career researchers in the field of artificial intelligence: 145 million euros have been approved for future-oriented research projects in the joint funding programme zukunft.niedersachsen supported by the government of Lower Saxony and the Volkswagen Foundation.
25
Nov
Developmental psychology: On the trail of everyday life
Manuel Bohn researches how children's everyday lives become the key to grasping psychological and cognitive development. To do this, he uses innovative methods, artificial intelligence, and an international perspective. A portrait by Stefanie Reinberger.
14
Nov
Female professors for Lower Saxony
Funding offer for universities in Lower Saxony that were successful in the federal and state government's Female Professors Program 2030.
30
Oct
58 million euros for energy research in Lower Saxony
The transformation of our energy system towards 100 percent renewable energy needs science to become ever more efficient and ensure a reliable supply. The Energy Research Center of Lower Saxony is receiving 58.2 million euros for a new research program.
15
Oct
New call: Climate Future Lab "Microclimate in urban areas"
This call for proposals supports the establishment and implementation of a research consortium to address the microclimate in urban areas as part of the Climate Future Labs of the Lower Saxony Centre for Climate Research (ZKfN). Deadline for application: October 30, 2024