# Impetus for the German Science System: Strategic Experimental Spaces – University Development Requires Flexibility

**Funder:** Volkswagen Foundation
**Consortium:** Required — universities in conjunction with relevant ministries
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/funding-offer/impetus-german-science-system-strategic-experimental-spaces-university-development-requires-flexibility
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Invites German universities, in conjunction with the relevant ministries, to open and design experimental spaces to test new forms of cross-border or cross-institutional cooperation. Strategic projects; applicants must be German universities partnering with ministries.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/volkswagen-foundation-impetus-for-the-german-science-system-strategic-ex-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.