Perspectives on Wealth: The (Re-)Production of Wealth

Extremely unequal income and wealth conditions are a recurring source of conflict and an ongoing hindrance to human development. Scientific research into the phenomenon of wealth is therefore a central element in understanding social transformation processes. With the funding initiative "Perspectives on Wealth", the Volkswagen Foundation aims to initiate a shift of perspective from poverty research to facets surrounding the phenomenon of wealth. 
The funding offer is open for (inter-)national research groups of up to five equally participating partners. The main applicant has to have completed their PhD degree in either a humanities, a social or cultural science subject or economics and has to be affiliated to a German university or research institution. 
Funding: up to €1.5 million, up to 4 years.