# Researching Research: Strengthening University Centres

**Funder:** Volkswagen Foundation
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/funding-offer/researching-research-strengthening-university-centres
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Aimed at established centres, institutes or research priority areas for Science Studies at German universities that have been institutionalised in recent years and seek further structural development. Provides funds for structural measures.

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