# Pioneering Research – Exploring the Unknown Unknown

**Funder:** Volkswagen Foundation
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/our-funding-portfolio
**Last verified:** 12 April 2026

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/volkswagen-foundation-pioneering-research-exploring-the-unknown-unknown-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.