ScienceServe: Boosting Research Software at Helmholtz

The Helmholtz Association makes a significant contribution to cutting-edge research addressing major challenges – not least through the use of highly innovative computer-based methods. Research software is a driving force behind this innovation and has become a vital part of today’s scientific landscape. With the growing use of digital tools in all areas of research, the demand for reliable, sustainable, and high-quality development and maintenance of research software throughout the Helmholtz research ecosystem continues to grow.

With our new call for proposals, “ScienceServe: Boosting Research Software at Helmholtz,” we are placing a clear emphasis on the advancement of research software. This initiative builds on momentum from the Helmholtz Codes working group within the Information & Data Science Incubator, and is supported by key initiatives such as the Helmholtz Forum Research Software, the Helmholtz Information & Data Science Platforms (notably HIFIS), the Helmholtz Open Science Office, the Open Science Working Group, and the Joint Lab HIRSE from the Helmholtz Research Field Information.

The call aims to support projects that enhance the quality, reusability, visibility, and long-term availability of scientific software at Helmholtz. Beyond the adoption of proven software engineering best practices, the initiative also seeks to strengthen the exchange between developers and scientists, and to support the implementation of the FAIR principles for research software (FAIR4RS).

The funded projects will benefit from numerous viable networks and points of contact within the community.

The objectives of the call are described in detail in the call text below.

An information event on the call will take place online on May 6, 2025. Further details can be found here: https://events.hifis.net/event/2559/

The deadline for submitting applications is June 30, 2025.

Project proposals should be submitted via the ProMeta platform: https://ivf.helmholtz.de

Contact person:

Nina Weisweiler, nina.weisweiler@helmholtz.de