research funding

Current

Applications can now be submitted via our new application portal:

To the application portal

Please note that we can no longer accept applications by e-mail or post.

The Fortüne Program - is intended to support basic and disease-oriented research projects (e.g. model systems for diseases) from all subject areas of biomedical research within the Faculty of Medicine and to facilitate the acquisition of external third-party funding for scientists in the sense of start-up funding. An applicant can only submit a maximum of two applications to the Fortüne program during his/her scientific career, of which only one in each module (Junior, PATE, Innovation application).

Junior application

Start-up funding for innovative projects by qualified young scientists to establish independent research projects with the prospect of external third-party funding.
Further information

Innovation application

Please note: Until further notice, no innovation applications can be submitted - The funding instrument is temporarily suspended!

(Funding of qualitatively outstanding, competitive projects with the aim to enable the acquisition of external third-party funds. The normal application will be renamed "innovation application" in order to make clear the start-up character and the necessary development of new research directions as a justification for submitting an application in the fortüne program.
The innovation proposal will be split between applicants from medicine and from the natural sciences).

for Dr. med. : Further information (currently not possible)

for Dr. rer. nat. : Further  information (currently not possible)

Bridge application

Bridge financing of projects that have been submitted to an external third-party funding body and have emerged from Fortüne projects in the sense of start-up funding.
Further information

PATE

"Partnering Tübingen Experimenters":
Funding of research by young scientists from clinical institutions in theoretical institutions or in designated research laboratories of clinical institutions.
Further  information 

Downloads

to the announcement of the clinician scientist program

to the announcement of the clinician scientist program

program is currently suspended

program is currently suspended

Current

Applications can now be submitted via our new application portal:

To the application portal

Please note that we can no longer accept applications by e-mail or by post.

The AKF program(Applied Clinical Research) aims to increase the number of science-driven studies in terms of Investigator Initiated Trials (IITs) in key research areas of the faculty. There are two funding vehicles under the AKF program.

Pilot studies

By supporting pilot studies (phase I-II studies), externally funded follow-up studies (phase II-III) are to be made possible.
Further information

Start-up funding

Applications to external funding institutions (BMBF, EU, DFG, Dts. Krebshilfe or similar) can be supported in the sense of start-up funding.
Further information

Target group:

Applicants submitting their own DFG proposal for the first time (DFG Individual Projects/Subject Grants ).

Bonus:

100.00 € per month per full approved 100,000 € proposal volume (project funds without overhead over the entire term; maximum term 3 years).

Procedure:

Attention: Please contact Dr. Cathrin Klingeberg, Research Division, before submitting an application!

Large-scale collaborations (outline phase)

DFG-funded collaborative projects are an important strategic factor in the faculty's research concept. Start-up funding for these collaborative projects (SFB, FO, KFO, etc.) will be funded if they follow the flow chart.

The disbursement of the grant amount (60,000 euros for research groups and 100,000 euros for SFBs or collaborations with a similar financial volume) takes place in two parts:

• Part 1 will be paid out after the presentation of their proposal concept to the Research Commission.
• Part 2 will be paid out after the call for a full proposal (proof of the external third-party funding institution).

further information (funding instrument)

Large-scale collaborations (preparation of the conception phase)

DFG collaborative projects (SFB, FOR, GRK) can be supported in the run-up to the conception phase. The funding measure includes the support of the networking of working groups, the financing of preliminary research work that is still necessary for the creation of a consortium as well as the preparation of joint publications etc..

Eligible are designated spokespersons of planned collaborative proposals, usually appointed professors. At least two different institutions must be involved in the collaborative project. The application process is based on the DFG guidelines for SFBs, GRKs and FORs.

Funding is provided for concepts for collaborative proposals (with the corresponding number of subprojects) with financing of personnel and material resources for a maximum of 2 years until a full proposal is submitted to the DFG.

- Max sum for a SFB initiative: 500 T€

- Max sum for a FOR initiative: 250 T€

- Max sum for a GRK initiative: 250 T€

further information (funding instrument)

Smaller collaborative projects

Extended start-up funding for collaborative projects:

to the funding instrument

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) is the central self-governing body of science for the promotion of research at universities and publicly funded research institutions in Germany.
The DFG serves science in all its branches by providing financial support for research projects and by promoting cooperation among researchers.

More about the DFG

DFG Funding Atlas 2021

Proposal opportunities at the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation).

Funding Programs
Here you can find all DFG funding programs at a glance:

DFG funding programs

Information for the scientific community

Here you will find current calls for proposals
Complete list

DFG Trusted Lecturer at the University of Tübingen

Prof. Dr. Dieter Kern
Institute of Applied PhysicsAuf
der Morgenstelle
1072076 Tübingen

dieter.kern@uni-tuebingen.de

Funding advice

The BMBF's Funding Advisory Service is the first point of contact for all questions regarding federal research and innovation funding. It informs potential applicants about the federal government's research structure, funding programs and their contact persons, as well as current funding priorities and initiatives.

To the BMBF's funding advice service

Overview of new calls for proposals

An overview of all new calls for proposals for BMBF funding programs can be found here:
New calls for proposals

Current projects

Information on current projects can be found in the funding catalog.
To the funding catalog

BMBF scholarship database

Interactive information base that enables potential scholarship holders to find out about current scholarship programs.
Scholarship guide

Application procedure

Before submitting applications to the project management organization, please send them to the Third-Party Funding Department for the attention of Mr. Ebauer.

07071 29-77675

Alexander.Ebauer@med.uni-tuebingen.de

All applications must be signed by the chancellor of the university! For this purpose, a cover letter from the Third-Party Funding Department is required

The Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts wants to maintain and expand the state's research infrastructure despite the difficult financial situation. Existing strengths are to be strengthened, cross-sectional technologies promoted, and competence centers, networks and clusters established and further developed.

Research funding pages of the ministry...

Current calls for proposals

The Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts regularly provides information on current calls for proposals for funding programs on the Internet. You can find these calls in the service area of the MWK
More about calls for proposals

Funding programs at universities

The state funding provided by the Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts ranges from funding programs at universities of applied sciences and universities of cooperative education to state graduate funding and the junior professor program to funding for start-ups from universities and research institutions.

More about funding programs

The Biotech/LifeSciences Portal Baden-Württemberg

Who provides funding in the field of biotechnology and life sciences, what are the current funding programs, who are the contact persons and where can applications be submitted?

More on biotechnology and life sciences

The DAAD is a joint institution of the German universities. It promotes the international relations of German universities with foreign countries through the exchange of students and scientists and through international programs and projects.
To the DAAD Homepage

WHO (World Health Organization)
WHO is the directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system. It is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, setting norms and standards, articulating evidence-based policy options, providing technical support to countries and monitoring and assessing health trends.
Homepage ...

NSF (National Science Foundation, USA)
NSF International, The Public Health and Safety Company™, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, is the world leader in standards development, product certification, education, and risk-management for public health and safety. Homepage ...

NIH (National Institute of Health)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research.
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The Cancer Research Institute
The Cancer Research Institute is a charitable organization founded in 1953 to foster the science of cancer immunology, which is based on the premise that the body's immune system can be mobilized against cancer.
Homepage ...

ACLAM (American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine)
The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) advances the humane care and responsible use of laboratory animals through certification of veterinary specialists, professional development, education and research.
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HFSP (Human Frontier Science Programme)
The HFSP supports novel, innovative and interdisciplinary basic research focused on the complex mechanisms of living organisms; topics range from molecular and cellular approaches to systems and cognitive neuroscience.
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NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme
The Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme is a policy tool that enhances cooperation and dialogue with all partners, based on scientific research, innovation, and knowledge exchange. The SPS Programme provides funding, expert advice, and support to security-relevant activities jointly developed by a NATO member and partner country.
Homepage ...

EMBO European Molecular Biology Organization
Access to funding, training and networking is essential for young scientists to develop the qualities needed to excel in their research careers. Through key programmes developed for early career scientists, from post-doc to young group leader, EMBO offers resources to plan for success.
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EMBL European Molecular Biology Laboratory
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory, one of the world's top research institutions, is dedicated to basic research in the molecular life sciences. EMBL is funded by public research monies from 20 member states - Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerlandand the United Kingdom and an associate member state, Australia.
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_{The table represents a selection and does not claim to be complete.Please refer to the websites of the foundations for information on the current situation.}

Donors' Association for German Science

On the pages of the Stifterverband you can select different types of funding under the thematic focus "Medicine/Biosciences" and have foundations - with corresponding information and links - displayed.
Donors' Association

Foundations in the administrative district of Tübingen

An overview of foundations in the administrative district of Tübingen can be found on the website of the Tübingen administrative district under:

to the Regierungspräsidium

Further information on general funding programs

• ELFI - Service center for electronic research funding information
• The German Medical Journal (Deutsches Ärzteblatt) also provides a comprehensive overview of funding awards and current foundation announcements
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Scholarship databases of the German Academic Exchange Service DAAD

Outgoing:

Scholarships for a study, research or teaching stay abroad.

Incoming:

Funding opportunities for foreign students, graduates and postdocs from the DAAD as well as other selected funding organizations

Announcements for universities

Scholarship database BMBF

Interactive information base that enables potential scholarship holders to find out about current scholarship programs.

Scholarship pilot

German Education Server

Provides a comprehensive overview of a wide range of opportunities for young scientists.

German Education Server

EU-Info - Our Newsletter

Our newsletter on calls for proposals and other topics related to EU research funding is published several times a year as needed.

EU Info 2023_03

EU Info 2023_02

EU Info 2022_01

EU Info 2021_06

EU Info 2021_05

EU Info 2021_04

EU Info 2021_03

EU Info 2021_02

EU Info 2021_01