Calls for Application
Calls with deadlines
CfA: Klaus Tschira Boost Fund
Organisation: Klaus Tschira Foundation
Target Group: Postdoctoral researchers
Deadline: October 1, 2026
The Klaus Tschira Boost Fund supports postdoctoral researchers in Germany working in selected non-clinical fields, including biology, chemistry, computer science, geosciences, mathematics, neurosciences, and physics. The program offers flexible funding of up to €115,000 for 24 months and is aimed at postdocs who do not yet hold a permanent position or tenure option. Applications are open until October 1, 2026.
CfA: CZS Innovation Teams
Organisation: Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung
Target Group: Research-based founding teams from the natural, life, and engineering sciences
Deadline: October 30, 2026
The CZS Innovation Teams program supports research-based founding teams in developing scientific results into market-ready applications and preparing for external follow-up financing. Funding is available for up to two years, with up to €400,000 for two-person teams and up to €600,000 for larger teams. Projects must be based on the team’s own research, and the team should already have a preliminary business model as well as an initial understanding of the market potential and customer needs. Applications must be submitted through an eligible research institution or non-profit technology transfer organization, as individuals cannot apply directly. At Heidelberg University, teams should contact hei_INNOVATION at gruendungsberatung@heiinnovation.uni-heidelberg.de by mid-September 2026 to prepare for the October 30 deadline.