With the "DataXperiment" funding programme, the BMBF is funding innovative research projects for the reuse or further utilisation of existing data and tools in cancer research as part of the National Decade Against Cancer.
Today's cancer research and medicine produce a wide range of data sets and IT tools. However, the data sets are often only used for a predefined purpose. But is it possible to derive additional benefits from these digital resources? There is usually a wealth of unknown knowledge lying dormant in the data.
This is precisely where "DataXperiment" comes in. Projects are funded in which innovative research ideas are tested using existing oncological data sets. The results, in turn, are intended to generate new knowledge for cancer research or care. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) wants to use "DataXperiment" to improve health promotion, prevention or treatment of cancer.
Focus on transfer
Data that can be reused without further preparatory work is suitable for "DataXperiment". To do this, it must already be identified, merged, structured and annotated and be usable for research without further effort.
For example, existing data sets could be reused for routine clinical practice, e.g. to enable data-based diagnosis. It is also conceivable to make existing tools more user-friendly or to further develop existing algorithms. Applicants should already consider the transfer of the results into practice in the design phase and outline application scenarios.
Deadline 30 August 2024
"DataXperiment" is a BMBF funding programme as part of the National Decade Against Cancer. State and state-recognised universities are eligible to apply. The funding is aimed in particular at young scientists.
The selected individual projects will be funded for up to six months and with up to 50,000 euros. The projects are scheduled to start in October 2024.
Interested parties can apply until 30 August 2024.
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