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SUMMARY:Volkswagen Stiftung – Circularity with recycled and biogenic res
 ources | Research Funding
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTSTAMP:20260405T193232Z
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DESCRIPTION:This funding initiative aims at original and practice-relevant
  research projects that advance the closing of raw material-product loops.
  At the same time\, this initiative aims to qualify and to build up expert
 ise for a sustainable resource transition.\n\nInterdisciplinary research o
 f two to three groups with demonstrated expertise in sustainable raw mater
 ials and product life cycles is fundable. The research objective is to dem
 onstrate options how to close the loop for a concrete example. Preference 
 is given to systems approaches and upscaling concepts for raw material-pro
 duct systems for which no sustainable recycling strategy has been establis
 hed yet.\n\nFunding:       max. €1.3M (for 2-3 partners)\n\nDurati
 on:       max. 4 years\n\nEligibility: Funding can be provided for t
 he constitution of international research groups comprising 2-3 principal 
 investigators (PIs). The main applicant needs to be affiliated with a Germ
 an university or research institution. Scholars at all career levels post-
 PhD are eligible to apply.\n\nHow to Apply: The two-stage application proc
 ess begins the proposal submission on the electronic application system\, 
 with a deadline of 01 March. Shortlisted applications will be notified in 
 May and will be invited to interview with the review panel in June. Final 
 decisions are expected in August-September. For any assistance with propos
 al elements such as the budget\, budget justification\, DMP\, or instituti
 onal declaration of eligibility\, please contact the Research Office.\n\nD
 eadline:      01 March 2024 (2 pm CET)\n\nFurther information\n\n	Mor
 e information about the program is available here\n	The Information for Ap
 plicants document can be found here\n	The application portal can be found 
 here\n	For any other questions\, please contact the Research Office\n
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