Volkswagen Foundation
Circularity of Critical Metals – Collaborative Projects
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The Volkswagen Foundation's "Circularity of Critical Metals" call funds interdisciplinary collaborative research projects on recycling, substitution, or resource efficiency of critical metals. Teams of 2-3 principal investigators from German institutions apply jointly, combining Engineering or Natural Sciences with Computer Science or Economics/Business, and must include ties to industry or other stakeholders.
Details
| Funder | Volkswagen Foundation |
| Consortium | Required — 2 to 3 principal investigators with ties to industry or stakeholders |
| Eligible countries | DE |
Eligibility & scope
Interdisciplinary collaborative research projects with 2-3 principal investigators and industry or stakeholder ties, in Engineering, Natural Sciences, possibly combined with Computer Science or Economics/Business.
Who Should Apply
- •Principal investigators at German universities or research institutions
- •Teams of 2 to 3 PIs applying jointly rather than as single investigators
- •Researchers in Engineering or Natural Sciences, optionally paired with Computer Science or Economics/Business
- •Projects with established ties to industry or other external stakeholders
- •Interdisciplinary consortia working on critical metals recycling or circularity
Key Dates
- •Consortium of 2-3 PIs required at application
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Build the consortium around a genuine disciplinary mix, pairing Engineering or Natural Sciences with Computer Science or Economics/Business strengthens fit with the call's interdisciplinary focus.
- ✓Document the industry or stakeholder tie concretely, since this is a stated eligibility requirement rather than an optional strengthening factor.
- ✓Clarify the division of roles among the 2-3 PIs early, as joint applications are evaluated as a single collaborative proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many principal investigators are required for this grant?
The call requires a consortium of 2 to 3 principal investigators applying jointly.
Who is eligible to apply for the Circularity of Critical Metals grant?
Researchers at German institutions in Engineering or Natural Sciences, optionally combined with Computer Science or Economics/Business, with ties to industry or stakeholders.
Is industry partnership required for this Volkswagen Foundation call?
Yes, applicant teams must have ties to industry or other stakeholders as part of the eligibility criteria.
Can researchers outside Germany apply to this grant?
The call is open to institutions in Germany based on the stated eligible countries.
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