VolkswagenStiftung

The foundations were set up after the war by the German federal government and the state of Lower Saxony in order to settle unclear ownership relationships at the Volkswagen company. The funds are used to support research in all areas. Institutions in Lower Saxony are given preference.

The Volkswagen Foundation promotes science and technology in research and teaching. It enables research projects in promising areas and helps scientific institutions to improve the structural conditions for their work. It pays special attention to young scientists and the collaboration of researchers across disciplinary and national borders.

Projects in the field of chemistry and physics - Research on new and innovative materials is funded.

Knowledge transfer in the field of business and society - Among other things, scholarships for work stays are offered students forgive.

Academic exchanges - Professorships and post-doctoral theses are supported.