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The event will take place in Hanover as part of the theme week “Postdocs and the Research Ecosystem: Shaping Sustainable Career Paths,” organized by the German Postdoc Network (GPN) and the Volkswagen Foundation. Join for a timely and critical discussion on the current state and future of postdoctoral researchers in Germany, one year after the landmark position paper by the German Science and Humanities Council (Wissenschaftsrat). Featuring:
Please note: Participation is only possible in person; this is not a hybrid or online event. | ||
CareerPlus – heiTRACKS’ online series on professional development inside and outside academia is back in 2026 with three exciting impulses. Join us online to learn how to approach salary negotiations strategically, gain clarity on how the German academic system really works, and discover agile methods and mindsets that can make your work more efficient and adaptive. Each session offers practical insights, hands-on advice, and the chance to connect with experts on the topic. All events will be exclusively for postdocs and held in English. For more information and registration, please visit the CareerPlus website.
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Germany’s largest independent research funding organisation offers funding opportunities for all career stages between doctorate and professorship. Join our online talk and get to know the DFG and its funding portfolio for postdocs. We offer an overview of all funding instruments for the time after your PhD as well as specific focus talks on the Walter Benjamin Programme, the Emmy Noether Programme and the Heisenberg Programme. We will also provide advice on how to prepare your proposal for the review process and answer your questions. PhD candidates and postdocs of all disciplines are welcome to join! The Webex link for each info talk will be published on this page shortly before the respective dates. No prior registration is required. Upcoming talks in the Prospects Series
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The Protestant University of Applied Sciences Freiburg provides targeted career development support (leading to a professorship at a university of applied sciences) for doctoral candidates in the final stages of their studies as well as postdoctoral researchers at all career stages. To this end, a Winter School offers 4 (online) workshops in which 12 participants with backgrounds in the social sciences and humanities work together and receive both theoretical and practical guidance for their future academic careers. Registration for the winter school is open until July 3, 2026. Dates for the 2026/2027 winter semester
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The Hohenheim NextGen Scientists Symposium offers early-career researchers the opportunity to discuss their research ideas with experts from the University of Hohenheim and to get to know Hohenheim as a potential location for their future research and career. You can apply for the symposium through August 2, 2026. In addition, through this symposium, the University of Hohenheim invites outstanding early career researchers (up to four years after PhD completion) to discover the University of Hohenheim as a potential place to develop their next research steps and to advance their careers. Chaired by experts in the field, the event provides a forum for presenting current research ideas in the following areas and for exploring potential collaborations:
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The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites Germany-based early- and mid-career researchers from various disciplines to apply to participate in a symposium organised jointly with the British Academy on the broad theme of “Humans and nature: More resilient towards the future”. The symposium will take place from (Wednesday) 21 April 2027 to (Friday) 23 April 2027 in Bonn, Germany and aims to stimulate and establish international engagement and collaboration between early career researchers in Germany and the United Kingdom working in a broad range of disciplines. It is designed to encourage the exchange of ideas across both disciplinary and national boundaries by adopting a format that will allow for extensive discussion and debate, with considerable time set aside for this and other networking opportunities. Thematic focus: The relationship between humans and nature has always been contested. While some argue that humans stand above nature and are positioned to ‘manage’ it, others rather perceive humans as being part of nature and hence stress the need to co-exist, questioning excessive human interference into natural habitats. In times of polycrises and increasing systemic risks, the need to rethink this relationship appears more urgent than ever. Impacts of e.g., technological advancement, population growth, economies based on growth and consumption, constant loss of biodiversity, increasing hydro-climatic variabilities/extremes and ever-increasing demand for natural resources shape this human-nature relation. We can only understand what makes natural, social, political and economic systems more resilient by reconsidering human-nature relations in terms of balancing societal needs and ecological integrity in more sustainable ways. Such a critical rethinking exercise, necessary to find alternative pathways to a more resilient future, could span the whole cycle from philosophical, ethical and artistic considerations, to social, political, economic and geographical challenges, and to designing concrete policymaking solutions. Accordingly, participants from a large variety of disciplines could contribute, ensuring the symposium’s interdisciplinary and forward-looking character. The application deadline is 02.08.2026. | ||
Heidelberg Research Service – Information and Advice on Horizon Europe 2025 | Anytime | Under Horizon Europe, the EU's current framework programme for research and innovation (2021-2027), a large part of the funding budget is distributed by means of top-down calls for research proposals on specific subjects and aimed at international consortia of Principal Investigators (PIs) from different European universities and research organisations. These calls are predefined in work programmes for the various parts of Horizon Europe published every one or two years. Current drafts of these work programmes are available from the Heidelberg Research Service. If you are interested in these calls and would like to coordinate or participate in a consortium applying for them, we kindly invite you to get in touch with the EU Team of the Heidelberg Research Service. In individual consultations, we can share the details of the EU drafts with you and advise you regarding the next steps. If you are interested, then please contact Dr. Moritz Vogel or Dr. Xenja Herren: moritz.vogel@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de |
The leadership coaching offers you temporary support in consciously and professionally shaping your leadership role as a junior group leader at Heidelberg University. The offer is ongoing and can be taken up at any time. If you have any further questions, please contact Ms. Susanne Scheer: susanne.scheer@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de | ||
The PROM Programme is a short-term academic exchange designed to support doctoral students in expanding their knowledge and skills. The programme enables PhD students to take part in various short-term educational activities, including courses, workshops, professional internships, study visits, conferences, and summer or winter schools organized by the Jagiellonian University. The PROM Programme covers travel expenses, living costs, and, if applicable, conference fees or participation costs for summer and winter schools. To apply, candidates must independently identify a Jagiellonian University academic staff member willing to host and supervise the visit. | ||
The Scientific Software Center (SSC) of Heidelberg University offers a variety of courses connected to scientific software development. If you want to learn git, how to test your software and about best practices in Python, then joing the half-day courses or block courses of the software center. They offer:
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Would you like to learn how to get the best possible protection for the intellectual property originating from your research results? Then you are welcome to visit the next open IP & Transfer consultation hour of ScienceValue Heidelberg GmbH (SVH) at INF Campus Heidelberg to receive advice on all questions related to the exploitation of your intellectual property! If you have any questions, for example about scheduling an individual appointment, you can contact their team by sending an email to sciencevalue.heidelberg@med.uni-heidelberg.de | ||
The best prevention against depression, anxiety and mental stress is contact with other people. Therefore, the basic idea of prEVENTion is to prevent mental stress through joint positive activities. prEVENTion is an association in which students regularly organize and hold various activities (e.g. handicrafts, cooking, reading, sports) without any obligation. Especially people who have experienced depression or who come from a family in which one or both parents were ill with depression should feel addressed, since there is an increased risk of illness here. Furthermore the offer is directed at people who do not (or no longer) have sufficient access to their social network (e.g. due to relocation, separation, change of life situation), or who are currently going through a difficult phase in life. | ||
What is eDOCation all about? eDOCation is the first online platform where young scientists ("eDOCs") offer continuing education for companies. I launched the initiative together with my former doctoral colleague Tobias Hornig (now a data scientist at Siemens). The platform contributes to the transfer of knowledge from universities to business practice and to improving the financial situation and future prospects of doctoral students, postdocs and junior professors. Market research conducted by us has shown that our eDOCs could earn a high three-digit € amount for a two-hour research workshop in companies. At the same time, eDOCation offers companies and their employees the opportunity to benefit from state-of-the-art science in the sense of lifelong learning and to gain access to the country's brightest minds as mentors in the "war for talent". The company is currently being promoted by the Stifterverband as one of the "30 best ideas for the education, science and innovation system of tomorrow" as part of the WIRKUNG HOCH 100 initiative. More information about eDOCation is available at http://www.edocation.org and in the attached presentation. You want to get to know us? The eDOCation Powerbank regularly offers free and non-binding workshops that can support you in research & teaching as well as personal growth. The following events are planned for the semester break (including links to Eventbrite).
please send your application to edoc@edocation.org More information, such as selection criteria or forms of continuing education, can be found here. You can view the profiles of our current eDOCs here. How else can you support us? If you find the idea of eDOCation exciting, we would be happy if you would personally recommend it to friends and acquaintances in academia and industry. You can also help us to expand our network and keep up to date with the latest news by following us on LinkedIn. | ||
Career Coaching for Postdocs – Ongoing Services Postdocs (2-4 years after completing their doctorate) now have the opportunity for individual Career Coaching. In confidential one-on-one meetings with a university internal coach, the own career path can be consciously reflected upon and actively shaped. | ||
The Health + Life Science Alliance Heidelberg Mannheim has launched the Equipment Call 2026 to support the acquisition of research equipment and service contracts essential for collaborative research projects within the Alliance. Alliance PIs may apply for EUR 50,000–200,000 to fund equipment or service contracts that support interinstitutional research projects involving at least one additional Alliance partner. The equipment must be accessible to all Alliance members and the requested funding must be used by 31 December 2026. The call supports research in the Alliance's main research areas, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, neuropsychiatric disorders, genomics, synthetic immunology, molecular engineering, medical technologies, and AI applications in health and life sciences. Support for the further development of open platform technologies available to all Alliance members is also eligible. | ||
With the programme "Pioneering Research – Exploring the Unknown Unknown", the Foundation supports groundbreaking and risky research ideas with high scientific relevance. We are looking for basic research projects that are not dedicated to the already 'known unknown', but that strive to explore the 'unknown unknown' thereby holding the potential for major scientific breakthroughs, but also for failure. At a glance:
Pioneering projects must fulfill the following criteria:
An online Q&A session regarding the call for proposals will take place on July 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | ||
The European Research Council (ERC) funds researchers to advance basic research and visionary projects and to open up new areas of knowledge. ERC Advanced Grants support outstanding, established researchers who have achieved significant research results in the last 10 years. Funding can be applied for up to 5 years with a maximum budget of 2.5 million EUR. There are no thematic requirements for ERC applications, which are open to all research areas (so-called "bottom up" approach). | ||
The German Research Foundation (DFG) and the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft are once again issuing a joint call for proposals for trilateral transfer projects across all disciplines. The program aims to initiate transfer activities in which suitable complementary partners from the scientific and application sectors develop scientific findings toward practical application, thereby bridging existing gaps between basic research and application. Applications may be submitted for trilateral transfer projects involving a partner from a university or university of applied sciences (DFG-funded), a Fraunhofer partner (Fraunhofer-funded), and an application partner (self-funded). The maximum project duration is three years. Transfer projects must be based on results generated by applicants from universities or universities of applied sciences within DFG-funded research projects and must have reached at least TRL 4 (technology validated in the lab). The project partners take up these results and jointly develop them further into a demonstrator or prototype (corresponding to TRL 6 or TRL 7). The DFG and Fraunhofer are each making funds of up to €3 million available for this call. The aim is to fund five transfer projects under this call. The application process consists of two stages. The deadline for submitting project outlines (Phase 1) is 1 September 2026; the deadline for submitting full proposals (Phase 2) is 10 March 2027. | ||
Through the Humboldt Research Professorship, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards an internationally oriented research prize designed to attract outstanding scholars from abroad for long-term collaboration with German universities. The professorship is endowed with 3 million euros (experimental research) or 1.5 million euros (theoretical research) over a period of five years. Heidelberg University is eligible to submit nominations. Nominations may be made for internationally outstanding researchers up to 18 years after receiving their doctorate, as well as researchers at later career stages. A prerequisite is that, at the time of nomination, the candidate’s primary place of residence and work has been abroad for at least five years and that the candidate does not currently have—nor has agreed to—an employment relationship in Germany. Researchers who wish to act as host collaboration partners, as well as faculties and research institutions, are asked to identify suitable candidates and submit proposals for the university’s internal selection process. The deadline for submitting nominations to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is November 16, 2026. Please send your proposals by September 1, 2026 (internal deadline) to the respective contact person: simon.kopp@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de forschungs.dekanat@med.uni-heidelberg.de ralf.weigel@medma.uni-heidelberg.de | ||
The European Research Council (ERC) has introduced a new, high-profile funding line in its Work Programme 2026: the ERC Plus Grant. It targets leading researchers at all career stages and across all disciplines who want to approach scientific challenges that cannot be realized with a regular ERC project because they could fundamentally change a field or open up new areas of research. The total funding available for the grant amounts to up to EUR 7 million and can be applied for projects with a duration of at least four and at most seven years. This year's deadline for submitting applications for the ERC Plus Grant is September 2, 2026. The funding line is highly competitive: only around 30 ERC Plus Grants are expected to be awarded each year, compared to approximately 1,000 grants under the traditional ERC funding lines (Starting, Consolidator und Advanced Grant). Applicants should take this into account when deciding whether to apply. | ||
Explorer Projects aim to initiate novel collaborative research concepts in a forward-looking research domain, involving different disciplines and crossing different scales in experimental design. Joint projects of a junior researcher (group leader or senior postdoc) with at least one other research group (junior or senior) from different fields and institutions are financially supported for up to two years, in order to create the basis for subsequent third-party funding. If necessary and useful, cooperation partners from industry can be involved. The funding duration is two years with a maximum amount of funding of 100.000 Euro per year. A project can be co-supported by own funds. An applicant’s own position cannot be funded via this call. | ||
Concepts from the humanities and social sciences often have an impact far beyond academia. But what happens when theories and conceptual frameworks are decontextualised and used for purposes other than those originally intended? Through this call for proposals, the Foundation supports research on such 'dual use' effects and explores how the transfer of ideas from academia into political and ideological contexts takes place. At a glance:
While the term “dual use” traditionally refers to the dual applicability of research findings or technologies for civilian and military purposes, in the humanities and social sciences, "dual use" is understood here to mean unintended effects of research in these fields. These effects can take many forms. This call for proposals focuses on ideologically motivated anti-liberal, anti-scientific, and anti-democratic forms of such appropriations. For example, the scientific insight that “knowledge is socially constructed” can be reduced to the claim that all truth is merely opinion—a claim used to delegitimize science or the media. Postcolonialist approaches are also sometimes reinterpreted in political discourse, for instance to defend a supposed "right to difference." Consultation hours regarding the funding opportunities will be held on August 11 and September 8, 2026. | ||
Attention, researchers from Brazil! The CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship supports you – postdoctoral researchers and experienced researchers – with your research in Germany. As a fellow, you will benefit from individual support from the Humboldt Foundation and our diverse sponsorship portfolio. Benefit from research sponsorship in Germany at the beginning of your academic career. The CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship for Brazilian postdoctoral researchers enables you to conduct research in Germany. The monthly fellowship amount is €3,000 plus additional benefits. Fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years. In addition to the fellowship amount and additional benefits, you will also receive personal support throughout your sponsorship. Prior to your research fellowship, you and your partner will be able to attend an intensive language course. You are then flexible to determine the start date of your fellowship yourself. Further financial support, including family benefits for children and partners and allowances for travel expenses, is also available. | ||
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) invite researchers to apply for funding under the DFG programme Initiation of International Collaboration to establish new research collaborations between the mathematical sciences communities in Africa and Germany. The programme supports the development of joint research ideas and collaborations, with early career researchers particularly encouraged to apply. The following funding modules are available and may be combined:
Proposals may be submitted at any time via the DFG's elan portal under the regular Initiation of International Collaboration programme. Applications are submitted by eligible researchers based in Germany, while researchers from African countries participate as collaboration partners and may receive funding through their German hosts. The DFG will host an online information session on 16 July 2026 (13:00–14:00 CEST / German time). Pre-registration is not required. | ||
ITC Conference grant funds an oral presentation of an applicant's own work within the scope of the Action by an Action Participant affiliated to a legal entity located in an Inclusiveness Target Country / Near Neighbour Country in a high-level conference fully organized by a third party, i.e. not organized nor co-organized by the COST Action. These grants serve the COST Excellence and Inclusiveness Policy, supporting both: - Researchers affiliated with institutions in Inclusiveness Target Countries (ITCs) or Near Neighbour Countries (NNCs), and - Young Researchers and Innovators (YRIs) across Europe and beyond. Grants are intended to cover travel, accommodation and conference registration fees up to EUR 2500 for in-person conferences. The TEAR-Precision ITC and YRI Conference Grant calls are open on a continuous, first-come, first-served basis. Please apply a minimum 30 days before the start date of the requested conference. | ||
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) and the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (PUJ) in Colombia offer joint funding opportunities for bilateral research projects in any field of research under a Standing Open Procedure (SOP). Under the framework of a Memorandum of Understanding between the DFG and the PUJ, researchers from Germany and the PUJ have the opportunity to apply for jointly organised bilateral research projects of outstanding scientific quality. Proposals must be submitted in parallel by the German and Colombian partners to their respective funding organisations. On the German side, applications are submitted under the DFG Research Grants Programme (“Sachbeihilfe”) via the elan portal. Funding requires a positive review by both organisations. The funding period is up to three years. At Heidelberg University, you can also contact the Heidelberg Center Latin America (HCLA) for more information on cooperation and joint research projects in Latin America. | ||
The program aims to systematically strengthen the integration of industry partners into the innovation campus and further expand the region's innovative strength. The focus is on specific projects in the fields of cancer and cardiovascular research, neuropsychiatric disorders, genomics, synthetic immunology, molecular engineering, medical technology, novel applications of AI concepts and deep tech in health and life sciences. The Industry Program comprises two funding lines: Funding is provided exclusively for pre-commercial research projects. | ||
With its ‘Transatlantic Bridge Professorships’ funding programme, the Volkswagen Foundation offers internationally renowned professors from the humanities and social sciences in the USA the opportunity to connect with German institutions. The aim is to deepen academic exchange between the USA and Germany and to provide new impetus for research at German universities. Funding is provided to professors conducting research on the topics of ‘The Future of Democracy,’ ‘Fundamental Rights and Academic Freedom,’ or ‘The Future of Transatlantic Relations.’ The funding covers a three-year affiliation with a German institution at a rate of 25 to 50 percent. During this time, fellows will spend three to six months in Germany each year, but will retain their positions in the USA and continue their academic work there. The funds can be used proportionally for the professorship in Germany as well as for travel, rental and material costs. The maximum funding amount is €300,000 for three years. The Volkswagen Foundation invites interested institutions to participate in an online consultation hour on 9 December 2025 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. to learn more about the role of host and the application process. Registration is via the registration form. | ||
With the Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships, the Humboldt Foundation enables researchers from Germany with above-average qualifications to spend long-term research periods abroad with members of the Humboldt Network. Applications are possible from all disciplines and for all countries abroad. Who is eligible to apply? | ||
The Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) supports companies, research institutes, universities and other institutions. New technologies, processes and services are needed to make Germany climate-neutral by 2045. At the same time, the resilience and security of the entire energy system must be maintained and expanded. Collaborative projects involving industry and science are particularly welcome. The application procedure is usually a two-stage process. | ||
The "Central Innovation Program for SMEs" (ZIM) is an open-topic program to promote research and development (R&D) for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and for non-profit research institutions cooperating with them. Funding is available for R&D cooperation projects between companies or between companies and research institutions for the development of innovative products, processes or technical services without restriction to specific technologies or industries. At Heidelberg University, you can obtain advice on knowledge and technology transfer, on the exploitation of research results and on planning start-ups from the transfer agency hei_INNOVATION. | ||
In view of the current situation, the German Research Foundation (DFG) is offering targeted support and relief measures to researchers in DFG-funded projects who are affected by the terrorist attacks by Hamas on Israel and the current situation in the region. Additional proposals of up to 20,000 euros can be submitted informally by the project leader at short notice with appropriate justification and should be decided on promptly. The DFG Head Office is available for individual consultations for more extensive project adjustments and additional funding requirements. In general, funding that has already been approved can also be used to ensure the continuation of research work without any further effort. | ||
With this scholarship program, the DAAD supports master's students, doctoral candidates and postdocs from various disciplines who are working in the field of "green hydrogen". Funding is provided for research projects and self-organized internships in the extended European Research Area (ERA). Funding is also available for a stay in other non-European countries (e.g. Australia, New Zealand, Canada, South Korea, Japan). PhD students and PostDocs can submit their application at any time. | ||
The fellowship are intended for life scientists who wish to pursue a career in science journalism and journalists who wish to deepen and broaden their knowledge of the latest research fields and technologies. Fellows will receive stipends for a duration of three to twelve months to fund stays in media outlets of any type, editorial offices or research institutions of their choice to help advance their careers. Life scientists applying must have a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or higher, and must have published samples of any kind of their work in science journalism on topics related to basic biological research. Applicants must reside in one of the 31 EMBC Member States. Applications can be submitted throughout the year, with three selection rounds per year. All complete applications received by 1 February, 1 June or 1 October will be considered. All applicants will be notified no later than four weeks after the respective selection deadline. | ||
With the scholarships for German scientists, the Fulbright Commission supports the establishment and deepening of contacts between German and American universities and research institutions, the establishment of German and American guest lectureships and joint research projects at the respective universities involved. Applications are open to postdoctoral scholars (professors, lecturers, and junior research assistants) who plan to spend three to nine months teaching and/or conducting research at an academic institution in the United States. Applications can be submitted at any time, but at least nine months before the planned start of the stay. If you have any questions about the Research and Teaching program, please contact germanscholars@fulbright.de. | ||
The Henriette Herz Scouting Program enables successful scientists in Germany to actively approach highly sought-after international researchers from abroad who have not yet applied to the Foundation and invite them to carry out joint research projects at their institutions. Apply to become a scout if you hold a (junior) professorship or comparable management position (e.g. group leader) in Germany, can demonstrate visible academic success, have a good international network and successfully promote the careers of junior researchers. As a Humboldt Scout, you can identify up to three potential research fellows abroad per year and propose them for a Humboldt Research Fellowship. Applications for a position as a scout can be made online at any time via the foundation's website. | ||
To facilitate the support of collaborative work between US groups and their German counterparts, the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Physics Division (PHY) and the DFG’s Physics and Chemistry division have recently agreed on a joint lead-agency process for projects in the area of Physics. Proposals in which the DFG is the lead agency can be submitted on a continuous basis. For proposals in which the lead agency is the NSF, please refer to the NSF-Physics Division for specific timing of deadlines. | ||
In view of the dramatic situation in Ukraine, the Vector Foundation would like to offer low-threshold support to refugee scientists quickly and unbureaucratically. To this end, the Vector Foundation provides funding to universities and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg to temporarily employ Ukrainian researchers who have fled in existing working groups and projects. Universities, colleges and research institutions in Baden-Württemberg can apply for the funding together with the guest researcher. The funding will be paid out in the form of a fixed sum of 25,000 € per funded person. This call is open to all subject areas. Applications for funding can now be submitted online via the Foundation's application portal. | ||
The Vector Foundation has opened its 2025 call for proposals for the project "Research for Climate Protection". Project applications can be submitted on an ongoing basis. The program supports researchers in their search for scientific and technical solutions for better climate protection. The current call for proposals is aimed at scientists who are working on new innovative concepts or technological (further) developments to reduce CO2 concentrations in the atmosphere. Universities, colleges and non-university research institutions in Baden-Württemberg are eligible to apply. Projects can be carried out as individual or joint projects. Up to 350,000 euros can be applied for per project for a maximum duration of 36 months. There is no deadline for submission. Applications for funding can be submitted online via the application portal throughout the year. | ||
The BMBF is participating in the partnership "Joint Undertaking Chips" (JU Chips). Within this framework, one of the objectives of the "Chips for Europe" initiative is to support the development and introduction of state-of-the-art quantum technology. In particular, advanced capacities are to be created to accelerate the development of innovative quantum chips. As a rule, the Chips JV publishes annual calls for proposals. Projects are selected for European funding by the JV Chips in a one- or two-stage procedure involving external experts. Applicants are obliged to contact the responsible project management organization (VDI TZ) of the BMBF before submitting a project proposal and to submit a pre-proposal in order to ensure support at national level in the subsequent process. | ||
The Research Council of FoF4: „Self-Regulation and Regulation: Individuals and Societies” plans to fund research projects by early-career researchers (i.e., regularly post-doctoral researchers with non-permanent positions but eventually also doctoral students) who intend to use on of the core facilities at Heidelberg University for a specific research project. This call is open for all areas of research. Projects should address one specific research aim or comprise one particular study that then provides the necessary preliminary work for acquiring third-party funding (e.g. a DFG individual grant). | ||
Introducing the option of bridging funding for independent junior researchers on the path to professorship within the framework of the heiTRACKS programme. For independent junior researchers who from July 1st, 2021 acquire an ERC Starting Grant or a DFG Emmy Noether Independent Junior Research Group Leader, Heidelberg University offers bridging funding as part of its heiTRACKS programme for the promotion of young researchers. Subject to a positive evaluation, the position of the junior research group leader will continue to be financed until a professorship is attained (but for a maximum of three years). The evaluation takes place at the end of the fourth year of the project and includes as criteria (1) the successful acquisition of further third-party funding, amounting to at least 200,000 EUR and (2) subject-specific outstanding and independent publication achievements. Please note: Bridging funding does not apply to the Medical Faculties Mannheim and Heidelberg. For further questions on bridging funding and advice on the application procedures for ERC Starting Grants and the DFG Emmy Noether programme, please contact the project manager(s) responsible for your area of research in the Heidelberg Research Service of the Research Division (D6). | ||
The European Commission has launched the Open Access publishing platform "Open Research Europe" for publishing research results from Horizon 2020. The platform facilitates OA compliance for project beneficiaries and provides a publishing venue for researchers to share their results and findings and engage in open, constructive research discussion, including through peer review. | ||
Das Stipendienprogramms der Max-Kade-Foundation zielt darauf ab, Forschungsaufenthalte von Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern aus den Bereichen der Naturwissenschaften und Medizin aus der Bundesrepublik Deutschland in den USA zu fördern. Die Stipendien sind für überdurchschnittlich qualifizierte Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen und Nachwuchswissenschaftler (im Regelfall bis zu 12 Jahren nach Promotion) bestimmt, die sich bereits durch eine mehrjährige Forschungstätigkeit oder herausragende Forschungsleistungen fachlich ausweisen können. Die Stipendien werden für die Dauer von 12 Monaten vergeben. Das Grundstipendium beträgt 53.500 USD. Es können Zuschläge für Ehegatten/Lebenspartner/Kinder/Reisekosten gewährt werden. | ||
Das Walter Benjamin-Programm ermöglicht es Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftlern in der Qualifizierungsphase im Anschluss an die Promotion, ein eigenes Forschungsvorhaben am Ort ihrer Wahl selbständig umzusetzen. Mit der Einwerbung von Fördergeldern für ein eigenständiges Forschungsvorhaben wird der Grundstein für die weitere, zunehmend selbständige wissenschaftliche Karriere gelegt und die erwünschte Eigenverantwortlichkeit von besonders qualifizierten Postdoktorandinnen und Postdoktoranden gestärkt. Das Programm dient damit der Förderung der frühen wissenschaftlichen Karriere. Es hat zum Ziel, die in dieser Karrierephase relevante Mobilität und thematische Weiterentwicklung zu unterstützen, daher ist in dem Programm im Regelfall ein Wechsel der Einrichtung vorgesehen. Antragsberechtigt sind Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler ausschließlich in einer frühen wissenschaftlichen Karrierephase. Eine Förderung bedingt eine abgeschlossene wissenschaftliche Ausbildung (mit Promotion). Das Vorhaben darf an keiner Einrichtung angesiedelt werden, die nicht gemeinnützig ist, oder die die Veröffentlichung der Ergebnisse in allgemein zugänglicher Form nicht gestattet. | ||
Zielgruppe des Programms sind jüngere Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen und Nachwuchswissenschaftler aus Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz aus naturwissenschaftlichen und medizinischen Fachgebieten, die bereits ein eigenständiges Forschungsprofil erkennen lassen. Bei bewilligter Förderung führen sie eigenständige Projekte an den renommiertesten Forschungsstätten ihrer Disziplinen im Ausland durch. Deutsche Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler müssen Forschungsstätten im Ausland wählen. Österreichische und schweizerische Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler können sich nur für Gastinstitute in Deutschland bewerben. Ziel des Programms ist, dass die Geförderten nach Ablauf des Förderzeitraums in ihr Heimatland zurückkehren und ihre erworbene Qualifikation in den Wissenschaftsstandort einbringen. | ||
The Fritz Thyssen Foundation is awarding research stipends to junior postdocs who want to fully focus on a research project of their choice for one to two years. Eligible are postdocs who have been awarded their doctoral / PhD degrees one to two years prior to their applications. They should be able to carry out their project within one to two years. The project needs to be linked to their own, independent research plan that is to be carried out while working at a university or non-profit research organisation. An application can be filed in the following areas of support (for details, please visit the webpage of the Thyssen foundation):
Funding is basically reserved for projects that are related to the promotion areas of the Foundation and have a clear connection to the German research system. This connection can be established either at a personal level through German scientists working on the project, at an institutional level through non-German scientists being affiliated to German research institutes or through studies on topics related thematically to German research interests. No stipends are awarded for doctoral dissertations or “Habilitationen” (post-doctoral research) or to complete such works to follow up support through other institutions. The foundation generally does not accept any applications for projects if applications are being filed with other institutions offering support at the same time. An application that is refused by another institution can be filed with the foundation along with a note explaining why it was refused. | ||
Die Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) bietet u.a. folgende Stipendien für Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden und Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler an deutschen Hochschulen an:
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Heidelberg University supports researchers who are willing to publish articles in open access journals with a publishing fund to cover article processing charges. One of the prerequisites for funding is that you are a researcher at Heidelberg University as well as the submitting or corresponding author of the article, who is responsible for the payment of the publication fee. | ||
Das Deutsche Historische Institut Paris (DHIP) fördert den wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchs im Bereich der Geschichtswissenschaften. Es vergibt hierzu Stipendien an fortgeschrittene M.A.-Studierende, Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden, Post-Doktorandinnen und Post-Doktoranden und Habilitierte für Forschungsvorhaben zur westeuropäischen, insbesondere zur französischen und deutsch-französischen Geschichte. Das DHIP unterstützt laufende Forschungsprojekte in ihrer Durchführung (Mobilitäts-Stipendien, Resident-Stipendien) sowie die Entwicklung neuer Forschungsprojekte (Forschungsstart-Stipendien). Die Stipendien des DHIP richten sich an Bewerberinnen und Bewerber aus der deutschen Wissenschaftslandschaft, unabhängig von ihrer Nationalität. Die Zugehörigkeit zu einer deutschen Krankenversicherung ist obligatorisch. Die Höhe eines Stipendiums des DHIP beträgt monatlich 2.000 € für Habilitierte sowie Post-Doktoranden und Post-Doktorandinnen, 1.500 € für Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden und 1.200 € für M.A.-Studierende. | ||
This prize recognizes transformational research that uses innovative methods to identify problems and develop solutions directly influencing policy and decision-making. The grand prize winner will receive a prize of $30,000 USD and their prize-winning essay will be published in Science online and print. A finalist will receive $10,000 USD and their essay published in Science online. Both will be honored at an award ceremony in Phoenix, Arizona in spring 2027. | ||
In 2027, the Academy of Sciences of the State of Baden-Württemberg will award several endowed prizes totaling up to 80,000 euros for outstanding work by early-career researchers (typically theses or dissertations): Akademiepreis for research done in the humanities. We are especially looking for works that commit to a broader perspective (e.g. habilitation level). Karl-Freudenberg-Preis for research done in the Sciences, especially Chemistry and Biology. Walter-Witzenmann-Preis for work that is dedicated to important social and cultural changes and/or the possibilities and effects of technological transformation and their impact on present times. Ökologiepreis der Viktor & Sigrid Dulger Stiftung for research from all disciplines that tackles environmental problems and their solutions. Manfred-Fuchs-Preis for a researcher who has created bridges between different scientific disciplines, especially Sciences and Humanities, in their work. Manfred-Lautenschläger-Preis for research on History, Society, and Culture. Hector Stiftung-Preis for early career researchers with excellent publications in informatics or robotics. Jürgen-Wolfrum-Preis for multidisciplinary cooperations between Mathematics, Science, and Engineering. The awards are intended for early-career researchers from various disciplines whose work was conducted at a research institution in Baden-Württemberg or who are currently employed at such an institution. | ||
With the Carl Zeiss Humboldt Research Award, the Humboldt Foundation honors an internationally recognized scientific personality from abroad and his or her body of work to date. The prize is awarded to researchers in the fields of mathematics, computer science and natural sciences who have established a cooperation with colleagues in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Thuringia. The prize is endowed with 100,000 euros, supplemented by funds amounting to 50,000 euros for continued financing of the cooperation established. Nominations can be submitted throughout the year. If nominated, the Research Department would appreciate a brief notification: guenther.mittler@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de | ||
This science prize honors leading international scientists from all disciplines from abroad for their overall work to date. The prize money amounts to 60,000 euros. Excellent researchers from abroad from all disciplines and all countries can be nominated for the Humboldt Research Award. The award winners are also invited to carry out research projects of their own choice in Germany in cooperation with specialist colleagues. An independent selection committee of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation decides on the nominations submitted twice a year in spring and fall. The review process takes approximately six months. |