{"id":7545,"date":"2025-05-27T11:00:39","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T09:00:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.rwth-aachen.de\/forschungsdaten\/?p=7545"},"modified":"2026-05-12T15:49:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T13:49:25","slug":"foerderung-durch-die-volkswagenstiftung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.rwth-aachen.de\/forschungsdaten\/en\/2025\/05\/27\/foerderung-durch-die-volkswagenstiftung\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable Use of Research Data: Funding From the VolkswagenStiftung"},"content":{"rendered":"

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As part of its open science policy, the German VolkswagenStiftung supports the reuse of open research data and provides funding for this purpose in the context of \u201cdata reuse.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Aim of \u201cData Reuse\u201d<\/span><\/h3>\n

With \u201cData Reuse,\u201d the VolkswagenStiftung aims to support scientists in preparing their generated research data for reuse and making it available in suitable, publicly accessible repositories. This should help ensure that this data can be used for further research.<\/p>\n

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Who Can Apply?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Researchers who are currently funded by the VolkswagenStiftung or whose funding ended no more than six months ago and whose projects have generated relevant research data are eligible to apply.<\/p>\n

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What Is Funded?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Funding is available for the preparation and provision of research data in recognized, publicly accessible, and ideally certified repositories. The maximum funding amount is \u20ac100,000. To apply, applicants must specify the target repository and submit a data management plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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What Criteria Are Important?<\/span><\/h3>\n

The following criteria will be taken into account when evaluating applications:<\/p>\n