A Foundation of Knowledge
The Volkswagen Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization and has been funding research projects in all disciplines since 1962. Within the framework of changing funding initiatives, the foundation provides impetus for the development of research and higher education.
850,000 Euros for medical research in Africa
July 26, 2010
In a joint effort with four other European foundations, the Volkswagen Foundation has opened a second round of funding for African scientists conducting research on neglected diseases. more
Atoms in the flurry of flashes
July 14, 2010
With 27,000 X-ray flashes per second, free-electron laser visualize objects that researchers have never seen before. The Volkswagen Foundation supports the establishment of the pioneering method with a new funding initiative. more
![[Translate to Englisch:] Tortendiagramm zur allgemeinen Förderung nach Wissenschaftsbereichen.](typo3temp/pics/7e4251dcf3.jpg "[Translate to Englisch:] Allgemeine Förderung nach Wissenschaftsbereichen, VolkswagenStiftung, 2009.")
€ 100 million euros for research organizations in Germany and abroad
July 05, 2010
Germany's largest private research founder published its Annual Report 2009 more
Excellent!
April 27, 2010
Lichtenberg-professor Dr. Marc Spehr receives international recognition for his research in the field of chemosensory communication more
Innovation and tradition: Designs for Schloss Herrenhausen
April 26, 2010
The plans were presented to the public in the historical museum Hanover until May 2, 2010 more
