ALL DISCIPLINES: iXNet – Information event “Doing a doctorate with a disability”
When? 01.04.2025, 13.30-14.30 Uhr
Where? Online
A professional career in higher education and science with disabilities – how can it work? Are you considering doing a doctorate but are unsure about the challenges and opportunities that await you? Then the iXNet information event is just right for you!
This digital information event will focus on the opportunities and support options available for people with disabilities on the path to a successful doctorate.
After a specialist input, participants will be able to contribute their own questions on the topic and engage in a moderated discussion.
Registration
ALL DISCIPLINES: DKFZ – Wiley Publishing Workshop in Heidelberg
When? 09.04.2025, 1.30-5.30 pm
Where? DKFZ Communication Center, INF 280
For more than 200 years, Wiley has supported authors and researchers at every step of their career. On 9 April, the DKFZ is hosting a publishing workshop held by Wiley editors. All interested PhD students and postdocs are warmly invited.
The event will be facilitated by Wiley Editors and will provide practical tips on publishing topics that are interesting to researchers across all levels and disciplines. It is free of charge!
If you have specific questions about the event or would like to get in touch with the speakers directly (e.g., a one-on-one meeting or manuscript consultation onsite), please contact the organisers at germanyworkshops@wiley.com.
Further Information & Registration
ALL DISCIPLINES: University Heidelberg & KIT – Fall Walls Lab 2025
When? 18.07.2025 (Bewerbung: 26.04.2025)
Were? Data Theatre, Universitätsstraße 10, 78464 Konstanz
A stage, a great idea and three minutes to present it....
... that's the Falling Walls Lab, a world-class pitch competition, networking forum and springboard all in one!
The international forum offers emerging talents, innovators and creative minds the opportunity to present their research, ideas or business models. The Falling Walls Lab Heidelberg is jointly organized by Heidelberg University and Wissensfabrik e.V. and supported by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
If you want to take the chance and participate in the Lab with your brilliant idea, you can still apply until April 26, 2025.
Further Information
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: 4+ EU Universities – 2nd Sorbonne-Heidelberg Workshop on AI in medicine: Machine Learning for multi-modal data
When? 25.-27.06.2025 (Deadline: 02.05.2025)
Where? Heidelberg
Machine Learning is transforming science, especially the way we do research in medicine. It can analyze non-linear dependencies of structured clinical data, and it is starting to support in the huge amount of existing text and other unstructured information to extract useful information using recent techniques based on large language models.
Researchers from Sorbonne and Heidelberg will give keynote speeches to provide insight into their research field, which will fuel discussions. Scientific exchange will take center stage through participants' presentations & posters.
Key techniques will be trained during hands-on sessions, and social events invite you to network while experiencing the unique setting of the oldest German university and the environment of a vibrant student city.
Further information
LIFE SCIENCES: BioContact e. V. – CONTACT2025
When? 21.05.2025
Where? DKFZ Heidelberg
Ready to take the next step in your career in the life sciences? Then visit the “CONTACT2025” job fair at the German Cancer Research Center.
The fair is aimed at students, doctoral candidates and graduates in the field of life sciences. All participants get the chance to get insider tips for starting a career and communicate with players from top companies.
Further Information
ALL DISCIPLINES: Campus+ – Webinar “How to present research to a wider audience for greater impact”
When? Anytime
Where? Online
In its latest webinar, Campus+ spoke to four experts from the UK and North America to discuss how to expand the reach of your research beyond your institution.
Denise Baden from the University of Southampton, Patricia Raun from Virginia Tech, Gregory Goldsmith from Chapman University and Krystina Silva from the University of Alberta talked to us about:
- How to use new media to amplify your work
- How to build a stand-out online profile
- Effective ways to discuss the impact of your research
- Innovative methods of communication
You can watch the webinar free of charge on the website of Campus+.
Access to the Webinar
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg Research Service – Information and Advice on Horizon Europe 2025
Deadline: 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 (moritz.vogel@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de) or Dr. Xenja Herren (xenja.herren@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de).
ALL DISCILPINES: Heidelberg University – Courses of the Scientific Software Centre
When? Multiple dates
Where? Online
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.
Further information
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – IP & Transfer consultation hour of ScienceValue Heidelberg GmbH (SVH) at INF Campus
When? Multiple dates
Where? hei_INNOVATION Hub (INF 370)
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!
SVH's open IP & Transfer consultation hours at INF Campus Heidelberg are held monthly, usually on the first Tuesday of the month. The next scheduled dates are:
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 or by visiting their website.
Further Information
ALL DISCIPLINES: Jagiellonian University Krakau – PROM Programme: Short-Term Academic Exchange
Deadline: Anytime
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.
Further Information
ALL DISCIPLINES: Graduate Academy – Focused Writing Group Program for Doctoral Candidates
The Graduate Academy would like to invite doctoral candidates from all faculties to participate in the Focused Writing Group Program to begin in April 2023.
The program will provide participants with a physical working space, experts on call, and a community of like-minded peers to support doctoral researchers in their academic and dissertation writing process.
Registration is now open for the initial cycle (April-June 2023). Visit the Graduate Academy Website for more information and the opportunity to register!
Further information and registration
ALL DISCIPLINES: Baden-Württemberg Stiftung – Empowerment Tag
In Baden-Württemberg ist rund die Hälfte aller Studierenden weiblich, doch nur wenige Professuren und Führungspositionen in der Wirtschaft sind von Frauen besetzt. Um diese Geschlechterungleichheit sichtbarer zu machen und Frauen aus der Wissenschaft zu motivieren, ihre Karriereplanung in die Hand zu nehmen, veranstaltet die Stiftung jährlich den Empowerment-Tag. Die Veranstaltung richtet sich an Nachwuchswissenschaftlerinnen, an Studentinnen, Doktorandinnen und Postdocs, die in Baden-Württemberg leben. Der Empowerment-Tag am 27. April 2023 ist leider schon ausgebucht, aber auf der Empowerment-Tag Webseite können Sie sich registrieren, um frühzeitig über den nächsten Empowerment-Tag informiert zu werden.
Further information and registration
ALL DISCIPLINES: eDOCation – Young researchers ("eDOCs") Further education for companies
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 into 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 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)
Would you like to give talks in companies and be one of our eDOCs?
Send us your application including the following documents
- CV [or link to LinkedIn profile],
- High resolution picture,
- research topic/s,
- training offer for companies (e.g. lectures, seminars, workshops),
- declaration that we may use your data,
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.
Further Information
ALL DISCIPLINES: IP consultation hours of the patent and start-up management
Have you ever considered in the context of your dissertation – be it in the humanities, life sciences, natural sciences or social sciences – whether your research work can be protected and commercialized?
As part of the exclusive service offer for all employees of the university, you can now use the IP consultation hours of the patent and start-up management.
In a confidential and non-binding conversation you will have the opportunity to inform yourself about the following topics:
- Inventions and invention disclosures (Is my idea new? If so, what can I do?)
- Property rights (How can inventions be protected? What has to be taken into account?)
- Patent applications (How does the process from the invention to the patent proceed at the University of Heidelberg?)
- Copyright (How can I use the copyright for myself?)
- Business strategies (What business possibilities do I have? What do I have to watch out for?)
Further Information (in German)
LIFE SCIENCES: Veranstaltungsreihe "Überlebensstrategien"
Überlebensstrategien ist ein gemeinsames Projekt der lebenswissenschaftlichen Sonderforschungsbereiche der Universität Heidelberg und der Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung (RNZ). Die Redakteure der Stadtredaktion Heidelberg begleiten jeweils eine Veranstaltung mit ihren persönlichen Fragen zu den vorgestellten Forschungsthemen, den beteiligten Wissenschaftlern und den Methoden.
Dieses Format der Moderation soll eine lebendige Brücke zum Publikum bilden, das in den Dialog einbezogen wird. In zwanglosem Rahmen im Karlstorbahnhof und mit musikalischer Begleitung durch Mitglieder des Collegium Musicum stellen die Sonderforschungsbereiche ihre Fragestellungen und langfristigen Ziele vor.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: StuRa free legal counsel for students
The free legal council ("unentgeltliche und unabhängige Rechtsberatung") offers students legal advice from specialized lawyers. We will schedule you an appointment, if you write an E-Mail to rechtsberatung@stura.uni-heidelberg.de stating your situation. To the appointment you will need to bring you student-ID card.
Further Information
ALL DISCIPLINES: Veranstaltungsprogramm des Career Service "Vom Studium in den Beruf"
Der Career Service der Universität Heidelberg unterstützt Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden, Studierende und Young Professionals beim Übergang von der Universität in außeruniversitäre Arbeitsbereiche, damit Sie von Anfang an erfolgreich in Ihre Karriere starten bzw. fortführen können. Als Doktorandinnen und Doktoranden profitieren Sie von einem breit gefächerten Veranstaltungs- und Beratungsangebot in den Bereichen „Berufliches Know-how“ und „Professionell Bewerben“. Sie haben die Möglichkeit, Ihr Profil zu schärfen, Kenntnisse zu erfolgreichem Bewerbungsmanagement und wichtige Schlüsselkompetenzen zu erwerben. Darüber hinaus erhalten Sie Informationen zu Unternehmen, Berufsfeldern und Arbeitsmarktperspektiven. Die Kurse, Einzelberatungen und Veranstaltungen werden sowohl von erfahrenen Mitarbeiterinnen des Career Service als auch von Experten/innen aus der Wirtschaft durchgeführt.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: Online seminars aimed at young researchers offered by academics
This spring, academics GmbH is offering a new round of online seminars aimed at doctoral candidates and postdocs. The seminars will deal with topics such as: "Are doctoral studies right for me?", "Looking for and applying for jobs", "Which jobs am I suited for?" (all in German) and "Applying for doctoral and postdoc positions at German universities" (in English). It is necessary to be registered for the acadmics job newsletter in order to participate in the seminars.
Further Information
Events
ALL DISCIPLINES: iXNet – Information event “Doing a doctorate with a disability”
When? 01.04.2025, 13.30-14.30 Uhr
Where? Online
A professional career in higher education and science with disabilities – how can it work? Are you considering doing a doctorate but are unsure about the challenges and opportunities that await you? Then the iXNet information event is just right for you!
This digital information event will focus on the opportunities and support options available for people with disabilities on the path to a successful doctorate.
After a specialist input, participants will be able to contribute their own questions on the topic and engage in a moderated discussion.
Registration
ALL DISCIPLINES: University Heidelberg & KIT – Fall Walls Lab 2025
When? 18.07.2025 (Bewerbung: 26.04.2025)
Were? Data Theatre, Universitätsstraße 10, 78464 Konstanz
A stage, a great idea and three minutes to present it....
... that's the Falling Walls Lab, a world-class pitch competition, networking forum and springboard all in one!
The international forum offers emerging talents, innovators and creative minds the opportunity to present their research, ideas or business models. The Falling Walls Lab Heidelberg is jointly organized by Heidelberg University and Wissensfabrik e.V. and supported by the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).
If you want to take the chance and participate in the Lab with your brilliant idea, you can still apply until April 26, 2025.
Further Information
ALL DISCIPLINES: heiTRACKS – CareerPlus: Online series of impulses for professional development
When? Beginning May
Where? Online
A successful and healthy career takes into account many factors and aspects. In the virtual CareerPlus event series offers relevant topics that you can reflect on for your current job and use for your professional future.
Each session includes an impulse and the opportunity to discuss, ask questions and exchange with peers. All events will be held in English.
All postdocs, habilitation candidates, scholarship holders, junior research group leaders and junior professors with and without tenure track are cordially invited to register for the respective date.
Further Information
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: 4+ EU Universities – 2nd Sorbonne-Heidelberg Workshop on AI in medicine: Machine Learning for multi-modal data
When? 25.-27.06.2025 (Deadline: 02.05.2025)
Where? Heidelberg
Machine Learning is transforming science, especially the way we do research in medicine. It can analyze non-linear dependencies of structured clinical data, and it is starting to support in the huge amount of existing text and other unstructured information to extract useful information using recent techniques based on large language models.
Researchers from Sorbonne and Heidelberg will give keynote speeches to provide insight into their research field, which will fuel discussions. Scientific exchange will take center stage through participants' presentations & posters.
Key techniques will be trained during hands-on sessions, and social events invite you to network while experiencing the unique setting of the oldest German university and the environment of a vibrant student city.
Further information
LIFE SCIENCES: BioContact e. V. – CONTACT2025
When? 21.05.2025
Where? DKFZ Heidelberg
Ready to take the next step in your career in the life sciences? Then visit the “CONTACT2025” job fair at the German Cancer Research Center.
The fair is aimed at students, doctoral candidates and graduates in the field of life sciences. All participants get the chance to get insider tips for starting a career and communicate with players from top companies.
Further Information
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg Research Service – Information and Advice on Horizon Europe 2025
Deadline: 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 (moritz.vogel@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de) or Dr. Xenja Herren (xenja.herren@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de).
ALL DISCIPLINES: heiTRACKS – Leadership Coaching for Junior Research Group Leaders
When? Anytime
Where? Online
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
Further Information
ALL DISCILPINES: Heidelberg University – Courses of the Scientific Software Centre
When? Multiple dates
Where? Online
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.
Further information
ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – IP & Transfer consultation hour of ScienceValue Heidelberg GmbH (SVH) at INF Campus
When? Multiple dates
Where? hei_INNOVATION Hub (INF 370)
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!
SVH's open IP & Transfer consultation hours at INF Campus Heidelberg are held monthly, usually on the first Tuesday of the month.
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 or by visiting their website.
Further Information
ALL DISCIPLINES: Jagiellonian University Krakau – PROM Programme: Short-Term Academic Exchange
Deadline: Anytime
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.
Further Information
ALL DISCIPLINES: Psychological University Ambulance – prEVENTion Heidelberg
When? Multiple dates
Where? Psychological Institute of Heidelberg University
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.
Further Information
ALL DISCILPINES: Heidelberg University – Courses of the Scientific Software Centre
When? Multiple dates
Where? Online
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 join the half-day courses or block courses of the software center.
They offer:
- Courses related to scientific software development that are open for all faculties
- A mentoring program "Reproducible Science" for doctoral students
- Consultation hours to aid you with your software development questions
- Software development services
Further Information
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Fields of Focus 4 “Transdisciplinary Research Area: Family”
Deadline: beginning September
The FoF 4 Main Research Area Family has a transdisciplinary focus and aims to network scientists with research interests in the field of family research across all four FoFs (life sciences, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences) at Heidelberg University and to initiate joint research activities in this area.
A first network meeting is planned to take place in September 2023. Scientists from all disciplines at Heidelberg University and from all academic career stages with a research focus on family research are cordially invited to attend. The specific date will be announced in due course.
Further Information
ALL DISCIPLINES: eDOCation – Young researchers ("eDOCs") Further education for companies
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 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).
Would you like to give talks in companies and be one of our eDOCs?
Send us your application including the following documents
- CV [or link to LinkedIn profile],
- High resolution picture,
- research topic/s,
- training offer for companies (e.g. lectures, seminars, workshops),
- declaration that we may use your data,
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.
Further Information
POST-DOCS OF ALL DISCIPLINES: heiTRACKS Heidelberg University – Support for Postdoctoral Researchers - Two New Services
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.
Further Information
Fellowships
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBK – Funding for applied energy research
Deadline: Anytime
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.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: BMWK – R&D cooperation projects within the framework of ZIM
Deadline: Anytime
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.
Further Information (in German)
ALL DISCIPLINES: DFG – Support for Researchers in View of the Terrorist Attacks on Israel and Their Consequences
Deadline: Anytime
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.
Further Information
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: EFR – Future Fellowships "Green Hydrogen 2023"
Deadline: Anytime
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.
Further Information (in German)
LIFE SCIENCES: EMBO – Maria Leptin Science Journalism Fellowship
Deadline: Anytime
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.
Further Information
ALL DISCIPLINES: Fulbright Program – Fellowships for Research and Teaching
Deadline: Anytime
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.
Further Information
ALL DISCIPLINES: Humboldt Foundation – Henriette Herz-Scouting-Program
Deadline: Anytime
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.
Further Information
PHYSICS: NSF/DFG – Funding Opportunity for Collaborations in Physics
Deadline: Anytime
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.
Further Information
ALL DISCIPLINES: Vector Foundation – Emergency aid for Ukrainian refugee scientists
Deadline: Anytime
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.
Further Information (in German)
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Vector Foundation – Grants for research projects in the field of climate protection
Application deadline: Anytime
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.
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Promotion of quantum technologies
Deadline: Various dates
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.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: University of Montpellier – Visiting Fellows: Research Stay
Deadline: 30.03.2025
The University of Montpellier has published a call for applications for visiting fellows. This fellowship programme allows research units to host international researchers for stays of three to six months as part of the I-SITE excellence program led by the University of Montpellier.
The application must be supported by the management of a research unit within the scope of the I-SITE excellence program led by the University of Montpellier on behalf of a consortium of 16 partners from the Montpellier site.
The fellowships are open to researchers of all disciplines. Candidates must hold a doctorate (PhD) and have at least 5 years of research experience after obtaining the Ph.D. at the time of their arrival.
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MEDICINE: BMBF – Contraceptive research for all genders
Deadline: 31.03.2025
With this measure, the BMBF is pursuing the goal of funding interdisciplinary research consortia that carry out preclinical and clinical work in the field of human contraceptive research in order to develop approaches for new or improved contraceptive methods. The consortia can generally be funded for a period of up to three years.
The application procedure is a two-stage process. When submitting an outline, the Research Department asks for a brief notification to the Heidelberg Research Service.
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ENGINEERING: BMBF – Indo-German Science & Technology Centre: Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research Programme
Deadline: 31.03.2025
Indo-German Science & Technology Centre (IGSTC) was established to facilitate Indo-German R&D networking through substantive interactions among government, academia/research system and industries.
IGSTC is now inviting proposals for the Women Involvement in Science and Engineering Research (WISER) programme Call 2025. The WISER 2025 programme has been enhanced to operate in paired mode, where women researchers from India and Germany will submit proposals in paired mode to foster innovation in the field of STEM.
The program includes annual one-month research stays in the partner country while researchers maintain positions at their home institutions. When submitting a proposal, the Research Department asks for a brief notification to the Heidelberg Research Service.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE: BMBF - Transfer and network integration of quantum communication
Deadline: 31.03.2025
With this measure, the BMBF aims to accelerate the transfer of quantum communication technology into application and to promote its integration into existing and future ICT networks and digital infrastructures.
Application-oriented research projects and an overarching umbrella project are to be financed as part of this funding guideline. Another key objective is the sustainable strengthening and further expansion of the quantum communication innovation ecosystem in Germany.
The project duration of the application-oriented research projects is typically three years. The envisaged project duration for the umbrella project is five years.
The application procedure is a two-stage process. When submitting an outline, the Research Department asks for a brief notification to the Heidelberg Research Service.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: Cooperation Centre EU of the Scientific Organizations – Masterclass for applicants for MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships
Deadline: 31.03.2025
Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowships support individual research projects of scientists in the first eight years after their doctorate. International and possibly intersectoral mobility supports the fellows in their further qualification for an academic or non-academic career. The funding period for European Fellowships is a maximum of 2 years, for Global Fellowships a maximum of 3 years.
The calls for proposals for MSCA PF are highly competitive. The EU Cooperation Office offers up to three master classes on the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships for interested institutions, which are intended to provide applicants with the best possible support when applying for an MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship. These will take place from May 19 to 23 and from June 2 to 6, 2025.
The Heidelberg Research Service is applying for one of these Masterclasses and is looking for researchers who are planning to submit an MSCA-PF application with host institution Heidelberg University this year.
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: DFG – Priority Programme: „Tropical Climate Variability and Coral Reefs”
Deadline: 01.04.2025
The Priority Programme aims to enhance our current understanding of tropical marine climate variability and its impact on coral reef ecosystems in a warming world by quantifying climatic and environmental changes during both the ongoing warming and past warm periods on timescales relevant for society.
The programme aims to provide an ultra-high-resolution past-to-future perspective on current rates of change in order to project how tropical marine climate variability and coral reef ecosystems will change in a warming world.
The programme is designed to run for six years. The present call invites new or renewal proposals for the second three-year funding period.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg – Dorothea Erxleben Visiting Professorship
Deadline: 11.04.2025
Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg has a vacancy for a female professor to start on October 1, 2025. This professorship will be awarded for a period of two years to female scientists in the early career phase who are aiming for an academic career.
The aim of the visiting professorship is to promote female academic careers and to prepare the candidate for a career as a university lecturer. The subject profile of the applicants is not specified, but it should be compatible with the subject areas of the OVGU.
Applications are requested by April 11, 2025, together with the usual documents (academic CV; list of the five most important publications; lecture activities; previous teaching experience; research topics; academic references) via the online application portal: https://ovgu.b-ite.careers/de/jobposting/c487a28446f5970153e5c3fef44cc2f6d471755c0/apply
If you have any questions regarding the advertised position, please contact Dr. Anne Teller on 0391/67-58020 or by e-mail: anne.teller@ovgu.de.
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – BioKreativ: Young researchers for the bioeconomy
Deadline: 15.04.2025
The program is aimed at young, talented scientists from the natural sciences, engineering and information technology. The research work should be in the field of application-oriented basic research with reference to industrial implementation and provide new impetus for solving various challenges of the sustainable bioeconomy.
The application procedure consists of two stages. In the first stage, project outlines must be submitted in electronic form by April 15, 2024 at the latest. When submitting an outline, the Research Department asks for a brief notification to the Heidelberg Research Service.
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COMPUTER SCIENCE: BMBF – Application of artificial intelligence in drug discovery
Deadline: 30.04.2025
With this funding measure, the BMBF is pursuing the goal of implementing the drug discovery process along the entire development chain using AI faster and with a higher success rate in the future.
The funding guideline focuses on the application of existing solutions. The funding measure focuses on 1) the preparation and provision of existing or synthetic databases, 2) the adaptation of AI models or AI tools and 3) specific applications for drug development.
The funding period is generally up to three years. If there is an explicit focus on transfer to broad application in the last year of the project, a funding period of up to four years can be applied for from the start.
When submitting an outline, the Research Department asks for a brief notification to the Heidelberg Research Service (see contact below).
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VARIUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Challenges and success factors of the transformation to a circular bioeconomy
Deadline: 30.04.2025
The aim of this BMBF measure is to fund projects that investigate which factors can contribute to the establishment of a circular bioeconomy in Germany and neighboring regions. The research projects to be funded should provide socio-scientific orientation knowledge with concrete approaches to solutions.
This should enable the respective regional players at the intersection of bioeconomy and circular economy, for example, to launch new sustainable circular value creation networks, business models and utilization concepts or to make existing bioeconomic production processes, value chains and networks even more sustainable and thus more viable for the future.
Accordingly, research projects in the social, political, legal and economic sciences in particular, but also in the cultural sciences and humanities, are eligible for funding.
The funding period is generally up to three years. When submitting an outline, the Research Department asks for a brief notification to the Heidelberg Research Service.
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Disruptive approaches to the industrial use of CO2
Deadline: 30.04.2025
With this measure, the BMBF aims to investigate novel approaches for the conversion of CO2 from industrial point sources or the atmosphere, which either make existing drop-in solutions significantly more efficient or target completely new products and markets.
The subject of the funding is pre-competitive collaborative R&D projects on the industrial use of CO2 as a carbon source. An accompanying networking and transfer project is also funded.
As a rule, the projects should not exceed a duration of three years. The application procedure is a two-stage process. When submitting an outline, the Research Department asks for a brief notification to the Heidelberg Research Service.
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: BMBF – Photonic and quantum-based technologies for medical diagnostics and therapy
Deadline: 30.04.2025
With this measure, the BMBF aims to fund pre-competitive collaborative projects in two modules that lead to technologies for completely new or significantly improved solutions for medicine or medical biotechnology or that create the necessary scientific and technical conditions for this.
- Module A aims to research and develop new combinations of a photonic or quantum-based process with other processes (non-photonic and non-quantum-based processes are also possible).
- In addition, Module B aims to open up potential applications in medical diagnostics and therapy by supporting research activities on the fundamentals of new quantum-based or photonic processes
The funding period for a joint project is generally up to three years.
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VARIOUS DISCPLINES: BMBF – Validation and implementation of human-based new methods in a regulatory context
Deadline: 28.04.2025
With this measure, the BMBF, together with the ZonMw (Netherlands Organization for Health Research and Development), intends to promote the validation of new methods in a regulatory context with the aim of introducing new animal-free methods relevant to humans as OECD test guidelines or establishing qualified models for the efficacy testing of new drugs.
Projects can apply in two different modules. Cooperation between industry, regulatory authorities and other relevant stakeholders, particularly at European level, is seen as essential for improving regulatory acceptance and promoting innovation.
A project duration of up to three years is possible. When submitting an outline, the Research Department asks for a brief notification to the Heidelberg Research Service.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities – Call for Interdisciplinary WIN Conferences 2026
Deadline: 12.05.2025
For more than ten years, the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities has been supporting outstanding young scientists in Baden-Württemberg through the "Young Academy HAdW" by providing financial support and scientific advice for the organization of international conferences.
The academy provides financial resources for this purpose, supports the organization and also offers scientific advice. In accordance with the Academy's self-image, the conferences should serve the scientific discussion across disciplinary boundaries and must be thematically interdisciplinary.
The Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities offers financial support of up to €11,000, conference rooms for up to 60 people, and the opportunity to publish the conference results.
Applications can be sent to Mr. Georg Wolff by May 12, 2025: hadw@hadw-bw.de.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships
Deadline: Anytime
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?
Postdocs who are at the beginning of their academic career and have completed their doctorate no more than four years ago can apply for a 6 to 24-month fellowship.
Experienced researchers who completed their doctorate no more than twelve years ago can apply for a 6- to 18-month fellowship. Applicants are expected to have a clearly recognisable independent academic profile. As a rule, they should therefore already be working at least as a post-doctoral lecturer or junior professor, be in charge of a junior research group or be able to demonstrate several years of independent academic activity.
Scholarship benefits
The amount of the scholarship varies depending on the destination country and living situation. Please use the scholarship calculator to calculate the amount individually. Travel expenses are additionally reimbursed.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Bridging funding for PostDocs within the framework of heiTRACKS
Deadline: Anytime
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).
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Fields of Focus 4: Early-Career Projects Get Started!
Deadline: Anytime
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).
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ALL DISCIPLINES: European Commission – Open Access Publishing Plattform
Deadline: Anytime
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.
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MEDICINE AND NATURAL SCIENCES: Stipendien der Max-Kade-Foundation
Deadline: Anytime
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.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: Walter Benjamin-Programm (Postdocs)
Deadline: Anytime
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.
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NATURAL SCIENCES AND MEDICINE: Leopoldina-Postdoc-Stipendium
Deadline: Anytime
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.
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Fritz-Thyssen-Stiftung: Forschungsstipendien für Postdocs
Deadline: Anytime
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):
- History, Language & Culture
- The interdisciplinary field “Image–Sound–Language”
- State, Economy and Society
- Medicine and the Natural Sciences
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.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: Förderprogramme – Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)
Deadline: abhängig vom jeweiligen Programm
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: Open Access Publishing Fund
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.
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HISTORICAL SCIENCES: Forschungsstipendien am Deutschen Historischen Institut Paris
Deadline: Anytime
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.
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Awards
VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – Carl Zeiss Humboldt Research Award
Deadline: Anytime
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
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – Humboldt Research Award
Deadline: Anytime
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.
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: hei_INNOVATION – Ideas Competition Apply Now!
Deadline: 31.03.2025
Heidelberg University's ideas competition invites creative minds from all disciplines at the university and the medical faculties in Heidelberg and Mannheim to submit their innovative ideas and projects - whether in the initial phase or already fully developed. The hei_INNOVATION ideas competition offers members of Heidelberg University a platform to present and promote their own innovative ideas and research results with potential for exploitation or change.
Anyone with a good idea can submit it - you don't have to be an entrepreneur and you don't necessarily have to become one. Students, doctoral candidates, employees and scientists, as well as alumni and alumnae (up to three years after leaving the university) can participate. You can submit your startup, transfer, or impact idea until March 31st.
For those who would like to further develop their ideas, we are offering a final idea development workshop on March 11th.
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ALL DISCIPLINES: Heidelberg University – Klaus-Georg and Sigrid-Hengstberger Prize 2025
Deadline: 01.04.2025
With this call for proposals, the Heidelberg International Science Forum is supporting three exceptional projects by young scientists with prize money of 12,500 euros each.
The prize money will enable the winners to organize a high-quality international symposium at the International Science Forum Heidelberg.
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NATURAL SCIENCES: Aventis Foundation – Life Sciences Bridge Award
Deadline: 30.04.2025
The "Life Sciences Bridge Award" is endowed with 100,000 euros and is awarded to three young scientists to support them on their way to a university professorship. The funding is aimed, among others, at scientists with doctorates and post-doctoral degrees in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, medicine and pharmacy.
The award winners receive 10% of the prize money as a personal award; 90% of the funds are freely available to the award winners for personnel and material costs within the scope of their research work.
In case of an application, the Research Department asks for a short message by mail to Dr. Günther R. Mittler: guenther.mittler@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de.
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VARIOUS DISCIPLINES: Bavarian State Ministry – ConSocial Science Prize
Deadline: 30.05.2025
This year, the Bavarian State Ministry of Labor, Family and Social Affairs is sponsoring the prestigious ConSozial Science Award. Both academic theses (bachelor's thesis, master's thesis, diploma thesis, doctoral thesis, etc.) and academic study/research projects can be submitted.
The prize is aimed at students of national and international social law, sociology, psychology, education, social work, social economy, social management, care management or related disciplines.
In addition to the special seal of quality of the award-winning academic work, the winner receives €5,000.
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