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Background: The organisation had to withdraw an NSF grant application for USD 1.5 million, even though the project had been recommended for funding. The reason was a new NSF policy prohibiting funded organisations from offering programmes specifically for underrepresented groups. This contradicts The Carpentries' core values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.

The organisation therefore made a conscious decision not to accept the funding. The information event will address the following questions and topics:

What does this mean for the future of the community?
What are the alternatives for funding?
How can we contribute to strengthening the community in the DACH region?
Background to the withdrawal of the NSF POSE application
Fundraising campaign & new funding requirements
Opportunities for support and participation

Information at a glance

What: Online information session on the call for donations for The Carpentries
When: 24 July 2025
Who: with contributions from Rabea Müller and Prof. Dr Konrad Förstner (ZB MED)
Where: online via Zoom, Meeting ID: 820 4000 9306, Passcode: 739401

The event will be recorded and subsequently made available on the ZB MED YouTube channel.
The Q&A session will be off the record and will not be recorded.

The presentation will be held in German.

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