Scientific Library Services and Information Systems (LIS)
As part of the Scientific Library Services and Information Systems programme the DFG funds projects at libraries, archives and other scientific service and information centres in Germany.
The aim is to set up nationwide efficient research information systems.
Share your views!
The DFG is planning a two-day workshop on “Mapping Information Infrastructures” for the first quarter of 2027. We invite the communities – researchers and operators of information infrastructures – to contribute their views. We would like to learn what aspects a mapping of information infrastructures should cover in order to best meet the needs of digital research practice.
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The DFG invites researchers and operators of digital research infrastructures to help shape the information infrastructure landscape together! Through its dialogue with the research communities, it has identified topics where there is a particular need for action and invites all interested parties to discuss these issues and jointly explore possible solutions. - (interner Link)
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Here, you will find a (interner Link) that are currently being discussed in the DFG’s Scientific Library Services and Information Systems (LIS) division, e.g. at meetings of the Committee on Scientific Library Services and Information Systems (AWBI).
Funding objectives in the Scientific Library Services and Information Systems (LIS) division
Establishment and advancement of an innovative information infrastructure for research from a nationwide perspective
Eligibility
Members of non-profit research information infrastructure facilities in Germany such as libraries, archives, museums, research collections, research data centres or computing and information centres. Researchers in Germany or those working at a German research institution abroad who have completed their academic training (generally by obtaining a doctorate) are also eligible to apply.
Proposal Requirements
Nationwide provision and long-term availability of project results, compliance with established or developing (international) standards and open access to information (open access/open source)
Type and Extent of Funding
Funding for staff, funds for scientific instrumentation, travel, workshops, other
Funding Duration
Project-specific. Initial funding can be approved for up to three years. The total funding period should not exceed six years.
Time to Decision
Approx. 6 to 9 months
Forms and Guidelines
The funding offered by the Scientific Library Services and Information Systems division is organised according to programmes and calls for proposals. The funding programmes are designed on a long-term basis; proposals may be subject to specific deadlines or not, depending on the programme. Please refer to the individual programme guidelines for details.
By contrast, calls for proposals are subject to a time limit, and proposals must always be submitted by specific deadlines.
Acquisition and Supply
Digitisation and Indexing
Publishing and Licensing
Research Data and eResearch
Funding of Negotiation Processes
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Combination of Research and Infrastructure (KoFI)
Further Information
New proposal: Proposals may be subject to specific deadlines and submission dates or not, depending on the programme.
Renewal proposal: Six months before the end of the funding period
E-Mail/Telephone
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Tel. +49 (0)228 / 885-2863
Fax. +49 (0)228 / 885-2272
Service hours:
- Monday - Thursday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.