As a private research funding organization, we support researchers with creative ideas aimed at changing the world of science – something we have been doing for more than 60 years now. Our mission: We endow knowledge.

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Understanding Research

Critically exploring and reflecting on the research system with a view to initiating positive change on areas such as career paths, governance, research and teaching.

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Societal Transformations

Expanding knowledge about processes of transformation and developing possible courses of action together with stakeholders in civil society.

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Exploration

Breaking into previously unexplored research territory with unconventional ideas and experimental approaches.

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Funding program for top-level research in Lower Saxony.

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We really are capable of shaping the future in real terms.

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  • Herrenhäuser Forum
  • With live stream

Apr. 04, 2024, 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Grüne Gentechnik – Allheilmittel oder versteckte Gefahr?

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  • Public event
  • Herrenhausen Science Movie Night

Apr. 05, 2024, 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Ansteckend - gestern Hollywood heute die ganze Welt

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  • Expert meeting
  • Symposium

Apr. 09, 2024, 09:00 AM - Apr. 11, 2024, 06:00 PM

HIV and (Re)Emerging Viruses: Aligning Lessons Across Pandemics (Keystone Symposia)

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News

Call open: Women´s Impact Award

Together with Falling Walls Female Science Talents and other partners, we announce this year’s Women’s Impact Award, which is part of the Falling Walls Global Call, open until 1 May 2024.

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Interview

Become an "Agent of Change!": The Program Directors explain how it works

The media is increasingly full of gloomy news – wars, climate warming, crisis of democracy. What can be done to counteract the negative effects? The funding initiative "Change! Fellowships and Research Groups" aims to bring about social change through the findings of transdisciplinary research. Annabella Hüfler-Fick and Mona Weyrauch provide information about what researchers need to consider when applying.