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This call for proposals in 2025 supports the establishment and implementation of a research consortium on the topic of "Long-term strategies for climate-resilient ecosystems and habitats in rural-peripheral regions" as part of the Climate Future Labs of the Lower Saxony Center for Climate Research. There will be a new call for proposal in 2026, more information on that coming soon here. The aim of the Climate Future Labs is to develop interdisciplinary solutions for a safe and fair climate future and to establish and expand a broad (scientific) network in Lower Saxony and beyond.
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Are you still missing the right project partner? The ZKfN offers interested scientists the opportunity to present their project idea centrally and to network with other researchers. All information can be found on the ZKfN website (only in German).
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Lower Saxony celebrates partnership with Israel
Sixty years ago, a unique scientific collaboration began between Germany and Israel. A ceremony at Herrenhausen Palace on 15 September celebrated this engine of innovation and mutual understanding – as well as the 100th anniversary of two leading Israeli universities.
19
Sep
Innovation Council Lower Saxony begins work
The new committee was established by the state government with the brief to apply a holistic approach to strategic development of the state's innovation system. The council members began their work with their first meeting at the beginning of July.
17
Jul
Hanna Arendt Fellowships
The Hannah Arendt Fellowships enable outstanding international academics from the humanities, cultural and social sciences to spend six months conducting research in Lower Saxony. In the first round of funding in 2026, applications are only possible by invitation from a university or research institution in Lower Saxony.
10
Jul
New call: Climate Future Lab "climate-resilient ecosystems in rural regions"
This call for proposals supports the establishment and implementation of a research consortium to address climate-resilient ecosystems in rural regions as part of the Climate Future Labs of the Lower Saxony Centre for Climate Research (ZKfN). Deadline for application: November 3, 2025
18
Jun
AI Research Groups Lower Saxony
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.
09
May
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
265 million euros for Lower Saxony’s universities
The decision has been made: as part of the ‘Strategic Development of Potential’ initiative, the state's universities will receive a total of €265 million. This makes the initiative the largest in the history of the zukunft.niedersachsen programme.
07
Feb
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