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As a key technology, artificial intelligence is of central importance to Lower Saxony's research system. This call for proposals combines the objectives of promoting individual scientists with the further development of AI methods and their application to existing data sets.
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Additional funds for international cooperation
International collaborations are an important factor for excellent research. In order to strengthen this, scientists at universities and non-university research institutions in Lower Saxony will be able to apply for additional funding for international partnerships in future.
02
May
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 Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering Sciences 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: spring 2026
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
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