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Calls for Application

Calls with deadlines

CfA: CSL Research Acceleration Initiative 2024

Organisation: CSL Behring

Target Group: Scientists working in the fields listed below

Date: February 27, 2024

The CSL Research Acceleration Initiative of CSL Behring is a fast-track program for the further development of new therapeutic approaches. The aim is to promote and cooperate with scientists who are already working on innovative therapeutic approaches in the areas of Immunology, Hermatology, Respitatory, Cardiovascular & Metabolism, Nephrology & Transplantation, Vaccines, Plasma Protein Research, Oral Delivery of Biologics and Gene Therapy. The project funding will guarantee up to $ 400,000 for 2 years. In addition, CSL offers project support through its own expertise and experts. In the first step of application you should send in an abstract of 300 words until February 27, 2024. For further information, please contact christoph.meyer@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de or visit the CLS Behring website.

CfA: EIT Health Flagships 2024

Organisation: EIT Health

Target Group: Scientists working in the fields listed below

Date: February 28, 2024

EIT Health creates a network of trailblazers to break down barriers, challenge convention and put healthcare solutions in people’s hands as well as to build an environment where the brightest minds can explore new ideas and find practical resources to create products and services rooted in innovation. The Flagships Call will consist of a one-year long call with two application deadlines, known as cut-off dates, where you should hand in short proposals and/or single proposal submissions: February 28, 2024 and 18 September 2024. The flagships are: „New Models to Deliver Healthcare“, „Digital Transformation of Healthcare“ and „The Re-industrialisation of Europe“. For more information about the call and the application process visit the EIT Health website.

CfA: Innovation Award 2024 of the BioRegions in Germany

Organisation: Bio Regions Germany

Target Group: Patent applications or granted patents in the field of modern biotechnology or medical technology

Date: February 29, 2024

The Working Group of Bio Regions in Germany is the central network of regional initiatives to promote the economic use of modern biotechnologies in Germany. It awards the annual Innovation Prize of the Bio Regions in Germany. This year, for the seventeenth time, the working group is honouring patent applications or granted patents in the field of modern biotechnology or medical technology related to biotechnology with high innovation potential. Three winners can look forward to a prize worth 2,000 € each. Six finalists have the chance to win an audience award worth 2,000 €. The awards ceremony will take place at the German Biotechnology Days on April 16 and 17 in Berlin. Applications are possible until February 29, 2024. For more information about the prize and the application process visit the Bio Regions website. 

CfA: Novartis - Digital Health Award 2024

Organisation: Novartis

Target Group: Applicants with inspiring digital solutions in the field of healthcare

Date: February 29, 2024

The 7th Digital Health Award will be presented on June 6, 2024 and Novartis is once again looking forward to receiving applicants with inspiring digital solutions that have the potential to change the healthcare of tomorrow. The three winners will receive a prize money of 25.000 €, 15.000 € and 10.000 € respectively. This year, there will be a special prize of 10.000 € for the fourth time, which awards high-quality healthcare independent of gender, age, disability, socio-economic status or ethnic origin. Applications can be handed in from February 1 until February 29, 2024. For more information about the award and application, please visit the Novartis website.

CfA: Körber Foundation – German Study Award 2024

Organisation: Körber Foundation

Target Group: Young scientists from all disciplines

Date: March 1, 2024

The German Study Award 2024 is aimed at young scientists from all disciplines who have submitted an excellent dissertation of particular social significance in 2023. The prize is intended to encourage young scientists to bring the social value of their research into the public debate. Eligible are doctoral graduates of all scientific disciplines who have completed their doctorate with an excellent degree from a German university or, as a German citizen, from a foreign university in the year 2023. There are no age restrictions. More than 100,000 € in prizes will be awarded as part of the call. In each subject group – social sciences, natural and technical sciences, as well as humanities and cultural studies – one main prize of 25,000 € and two second prizes of 5,000 € each will be awarded.

The application documents must be submitted until March 1, 2024 via the online database as a PDF document. For further information about the prize and the application process visit the website of the Körber Foundation.

CfA: Volkswagen Stiftung „Circularity in daily life“ – Communication contest

Organisation: Volkswagen Stiftung

Target Group: Researchers of all fields. Especially communication and education.

Date: May 15, 2024

Primary raw materials are becoming increasingly scarce. Their extraction and processing place an excessive burden on the earth through greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity loss and water consumption. A transformation toward a significantly reduced raw material footprint is the societal consensus. This is the goal of circularity. Recycled and biogenic materials, prolonged product lifespans, refurbishing and repurposing are key to this. The communication contest 'Circularity in daily life' relates to sciences communication and is open for all fields, in particular communication studies and education. Funding of up to 120.000€ for the duration of one year is available for transdisciplinary projects from scholars and practitioners that make the resource transition tangible for a selected target group

The application documents must be submitted until May 15, 2024 via the online application form. For further information visit the website of the Volkswagen Stiftung.

Open Calls

Funding of innovative research projects with a high translational potential

Organisation: Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung (EKFS)

Target Group: Academic researchers

In Germany, there is wide gap between successful basic medical and scientific research and its timely, direct application in everyday clinical practice for the benefit of patients. For this reason, the Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung (EKFS) funds innovative research projects with a high translational potential, through its non-profit subsidiary ForTra gGmbH for Research Transfer. It aims to bring promising developments to application as quickly as possible in order to help the sick or prevent diseases. Research projects applying for EKFS Translatorik funding, need to clearly define the respective patient-relevant application potential and present first convincing research results. Applications can be submitted at any time.

upCAT - The accelerator programme

Organisation: enTechnon, the Chair of Entrepreneurship and Technology Management and the KIT-Gründerschmiede

Target Group: Scientists, researchers and students from the KIT environment, KIT partners and the Helmholtz Association with focus on deep tech

Do you have an initial idea for your own company and need a boost to turn it into reality? Then the Start-up Catalyst – upCAT – is the right place for you. upCAT is a joint offer of enTechnon, the Chair of Entrepreneurship and Technology Management and the KIT-Gründerschmiede. Teams of scientists, researchers and students from the KIT environment, KIT partners and the Helmholtz Association may participate. Teams should focus on Deep Tech.

Novo Nordisk validatioNN funding program   

Organisation: Novo Nordisk

Target Group: Life science scientists

The validatioNN funding initiative within the Novo Nordisk Science2Medicine program is aimed at life science scientists seeking (financial) support for a key experiment. The aim of this short grant is to test a clinically relevant hypothesis. The focus is on cardiometabolic diseases. Project funding is up to 50,000 € for six to nine months. Additional support is provided through access to resources and exchange with Novo Nordisk experts. Application by a written proposal is possible on an ongoing basis. If you would like to apply, please can contact Dr. Christoph Meyer christoph.meyer@zuv.uni-heidelberg.de. Afterwards, you can submit your application online.

Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE)

Organisation: Italienischen Handelskammer für Deutschland e.V (ITKAM)

Target Group: Young entrepreneur students

Do you want to explore new markets and develop and test your own skills abroad? With the EU-funded mentorship Erasmus programme for Young Entrepreneurs (EYE) and EYE Global, young entrepreneurs -up to 3 years of start-up experience, have the opportunity to work with an experienced entrepreneur abroad. The collaboration can last up to 6 months in EU countries and up to 3 months in the USA, Canada, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan and Israel. During this time, financial support is available. There are new mentors who are looking for innovative entrepreneurs.