Calls for Application
Calls with deadlines
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.
CfA: NEO 2024 – The Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion Innovation Prize
Organisation: Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion
Target Group: Developmers and implementers of concepts for the circular economy
Date: June 4, 2024
The development and implementation of concepts for the circular economy play a decisive role. They help to reduce resource consumption, protect biodiversity, enable more efficient utilisation and promote reuse and recycling. Therefore, the Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion is awarding such ideas with this year’s Innovation Award. The transnational NEO is organised in Germany and the Alsace in France. A high-calibre expert jury with representatives from business, science and politics nominates five submissions for the award ceremony on December 5, and selects the winner of the jury prize, which is endowed with 20,000€. In addition, there will be an Audience Award sponsored by Nussbaum Medien. If interested, participants can submit their ideas until June 4, 2024.
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.
CfA: student job AT Tink Tank
Organisation: Tink Tank
Target Group: Students
Tink Tank is a place for change, for enrichment, for inspiration and for personal and professional growth. What makes Tink Tank special is the vision of a changing world of work with genuine encounters and a growing community. Our place of work is increasingly becoming a cultural hub in which we combine professional realization inspiring networking and genuine exchange. Our team is small and there is no room for ego or hierarchy. We meet at eye level and approach our projects and challenges positively and proactively.
We also regularly publish job descriptions from our coworkers on our site.
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.