Finanzielle Förderung

Um einen Antrag auf ein Stipendium oder ein Forschungsstipendium zu stellen, sollten Sie sich so früh wie möglich mit den entsprechenden Expert*innen am Göttingen Campus in Verbindung setzen (siehe Tabelle am Ende der Seite).

Wissenschaftler*innen des Göttingen Campus, empfehlen wir den Newsletter des GC Postdoc Network zu abbonieren, um aktuelle Informationen über Förderungen, Preise oder ähnliches zu erhalten.

Innerhalb des Göttingen Campus gibt es diverse finanzielle Förderprogramme für Nachwuchswissenschaftler*innen

Wenn Sie bei der Universität tätig sind, besuchen Sie die Abteilung Forschung, hier und (für EU-Projekte) hier und Göttingen International für Bildungs- und Mobilitätsprogramme. Wenn Sie bei einem Göttingen Campus Mitglied tätig sind, besuchen Sie die GAUSS-Seite.
 

Göttingen Campus Ressourcen

  • GAUSS neues Webpage-Tool: Findet Möglichkeiten der Forschungsförderung in MINT (STEM): Die Einwerbung von Forschungsgeldern ist einer der ersten Schritte auf dem Weg zur akademischen Unabhängigkeit. Es gibt viele Möglichkeiten für Postdocs, je nach Karrierestufe, Dauer des Projekts oder Forschungsplan. Um bei der Navigation durch die verschiedenen Förderprogramme zu unterstützen, gibt es nun ein neues Tool.
  • GAUSS Sammlung von Trainee-Programmen für MINT (STEM)
    Auf dieser Webseite sind 50 Trainee-Programme nach Branchen geordnet und mit einem Kurzprofil aufgelistet. Bei all diesen Unternehmen sind Alumni der GAUSS/GGNB beschäftigt.

Externe Unterstützung

  • Eine sehr nützliche externe Beratungsquelle ist die Fördermittelberatung des Bundes für Forschung und Innovation. Sie hilft Ihnen diverse Fördermöglichkeiten aus verschiedenen Initiativen der Bundesregierung zu identifizieren, sowie lokale, nationale und EU-Forschungsprogramme zu finden und vieles mehr.
  • Zusätzlich können Sie sich bei FIT (Forschung Internationales Transfer) anmelden, das aktuelle Ausschreibungen auflistet.
  • Für Postdocs ist auch diese Förderwebsite auch nützlich: Forschung in Deutschland.
  • Einzelförderung: Die Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) hat einen Leitfaden zur Einzelförderung veröffentlicht - ob für einzelne Projekte oder Personen. Er enthält auch Tipps für Anträge 

Finanzierungsmöglichkeiten

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April

  • Statistical Science for the Society: Wissenschaftlicher Nachwuchspreis award for early career researchers for outstanding research work in the fields of theoretical statistics, economic and social statistics, economics and social sciences or from another discipline related to official statistics. The prize is €5,000 for a completed dissertation (prize can be shared) or €2,500 for other completed courses of study.  Deadline: 15 April
  • Gerda Henkel Stiftung: “Prospekt Utopia“ invites applications from postdocs in all disciplines supported by the foundation (see website to understand how this can be interpreted). Researchers will reflect on the significance of their disciplines in terms of the meaning these have for lived reality and as a way of providing orientation and thus to explore the future with regard to its possible shapes and the potential for interpretation and creation it offers. In doing so, the approaches may hinge on the representation of and/or reflection on historical visions of the future, or equally address horizons of expectation or conceptions of future practice and the scope for scholarship to act. There will be fifty projects worth up to €50,000 each. Deadline for first project outline: 15 April
  • Volkswagen Foundation Change! Fellowships for those who are researching transformation processes with up to 3 partners outside academia using a transdisciplinary approach. These fellowships can be in any discipline and cover your position for 4 to 5 years – 1.5-1.8 million euro. They are for postdocs (2-15 years after receiving their doctorate), junior professors and professors within 3 years of taking up their post. Online Q&A session 9:30-11:00 on Friday 6 March, 10:00-11:30 on Monday 30 March and 9:30-11:00 on Friday 10 April. Full details here. Deadline: 16 April
  • (In German) BMFTR Society-Related Sustainability “Nachwuchsgruppen“ – Funding is provided for interdisciplinary social-ecological junior research groups that use a transdisciplinary research approach to develop innovative ideas and solutions to make cities fit for the future. The funder is Germany’s Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR) and it lasts five years. An overarching goal of the funding measure is to provide excellently trained researchers in inter- and transdisciplinary sustainability research with attractive career prospects in science and practice. Deadline for outline application: 29 April
  • Fast Forward Science competition – for short (up to 3 mins) video and audio content from early career researchers (students or up to 6 years after PhD) for science communication about a theme that is currently being researched in German, or English with German subtitles. In addition, there are special prizes for best debut and audio award are open to all science enthusiasts regardless of their scientific or professional background. In addition, there is a “Special Energy Award” which accepts contributions from all multimedia. There are several prizes and awards worth €2,000 and €1,000 euros each. Deadline: 30 April
  • (In German) Rudolf-Kaiser-Stiftung Preis 2026 to honour a researcher in the area of experimental physics under 40 from Germany or integrated into the German science system. The applicant should not have been appointed to a chair or similar and must have published several good papers with at least one outstanding. Deadline: 30 April.
  • Scotland research and innovation scheme: stream II excellence track – provides funding to further develop and enhance research projects between Lower Saxony and Scotland embedded in an existing collaboration with the objective to apply for prestigious third-party funding, particularly Horizon Europe. All topics are funded, particularly energy (transformation), life sciences, educational sciences, mobility and its transformation as well as security policy. Up to €100,000 for up to 2 years. Funders include: Royal Society of Edinburgh, Volkswagen Foundation and Lower Saxony’s Ministry of Science and Culture. Deadline: 30 April
  • Enlight teaching and learning award 2026: recognizes innovative and international courses or programmes at the University aligned with Enlight’s educational principles. The award targets teaching staff whose courses demonstrate excellence in transdisciplinary collaboration, research-oriented learning, and engagement with societal challenges. The selected course will be nominated for the Enlight Teaching & Learning Award, which will be presented at the Enlight Teaching & Learning Conference from 22 to 24 October 2026 at the University of Bern. Deadline: 30 April
  • Lower Saxony - Scotland research and innovation scheme: stream II excellence track – provides funding to further develop and enhance research projects between Lower Saxony and Scotland embedded in an existing collaboration with the objective to apply for prestigious third-party funding, particularly Horizon Europe. All topics are funded, particularly energy (transformation), life sciences, educational sciences, mobility and its transformation as well as security policy. Up to €100,000 for up to 2 years. Funders include: Royal Society of Edinburgh, Volkswagen Foundation and Lower Saxony’s Ministry of Science and Culture. Deadline: 30 April

Mai

  • Ars Legendi faculty prize for mathematics and natural sciences recognises excellent university teaching in the life sciences, chemistry, mathematics and physics with an award of €5000 each. Whilst only certain groups can nominate, self-applications are also permitted. In particular, they are looking for the development and implementation of: new curricular, modules or courses; teaching and learning materials or innovative teaching and examination methods; innovative counselling and support concepts for prospective and current students; other measures to improve studies and teaching (e.g. in quality assurance).  Deadline: 4 May
     
  • Stockmeyer Science Award to honour outstanding food science research. The award-winning work should be notable for its practical solutions and application-oriented research, which, in line with the foundation's purpose, contribute to improving food safety and consumer protection as well as to strengthening consumer confidence in the quality and safety of food. The prize of €10,000 is awarded to scientists who have made outstanding achievements in this area. Individual achievements such as doctoral theses and habilitation theses as well as publications in scientifically recognized journals that have been produced in the last three years are considered. Deadline: 15 May
     
  • Emmy Noether Groups “Methods in artificial intelligence” for highly qualified early career researchers in any discipline specialising in the field of AI method development – interpreted broadly - including theoretical foundations, analysis and evaluation. This could include but is not limited to: machine learning, optimisation, logic and reasoning, algorithmics, data analytics and data mining, knowledge representation, knowledge-based systems, mathematical and formal foundations, statistical learning methods. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to establish and lead an Emmy Noether Group for a period of six years, enabling them to refine their research profile, enhance their international visibility and become eligible for a professorship. Deadline for draft applications: 11 June
     
  • Indo-German Bilateral workshops about an identified research issue pertaining to an industrial problem. They offer the opportunity to develop in-person workshops in India or Germany lasting 2-5 days led by a researcher from India and one from Germany in academia or industry to facilitate interactions to identify innovative pathways for common socio-economic priorities and technology gaps. The programme provides catalytic funding of around €30000 per workshop to cover travel, accommodation, hospitality, venue etc. Deadlines: 31 July, and 31 January 2027
     
  • Canon Foundation Research Fellowships Europe-Japan for European and Japanese researchers to pursue a period of research in any discipline with any host in the other area for 3 months to one year. You must have an MSc or PhD awarded in the last 10 years and priority is given to researchers who plan to travel rather than extend their current stay. The award is flexible funding up to €30,000 per year or pro rata. Deadline: 15 September
     
  • AI Research Groups Lower Groups: for scientists with at least 2 years postdoc research experience to fund research groups in computer science, artificial intelligence, application disciplines. Funding up to 2 million euros for up to five years. Deadline: TBC autumn

Fortlaufend

  • ALEXANDER von HUMBOLDT JSPS Research Fellowship up to 24 months in Japan for postdocs with permanent residence in Germany in all disciplines. Applications are generally processed four to seven months. Deadline: open  
     
  • MSC4Ukraine (Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions for Ukraine)has been launched to support postdocs and PhD candidates from Ukraine (in residence on 24 February 2022 and displaced after that date or ready to relocate). The programme will match researchers with institutes and fellowships will be offered on a rolling basis from January 2023.  Deadline: open
     
  • DFG Emmy Noether programme applications: for highly qualified early career researchers and junior professors (normally up to 4 years after PhD completion and at least 2 years of postdoc experience) on temporary contracts who want the chance to qualify for the post of professor at a university by leading an independent junior research group for six years. (The eligibility period has been extended by 3 months due to the coronavirus pandemic for those who would otherwise have to apply by 31 December 2022). Deadline: proposals can be submitted at any time.
     
  • DFG Walter Benjamin Programmeenables researchers in the postdoctoral training phase to independently conduct their own research project at a location of their choice for 2 years. The project can be carried out at a research institution in Germany or abroad, with the host institution providing support for the project. Applications can be submitted at any time. Frequently asked questions are here.  Contacts are subject-specific and can be found here. Deadline: at any time
     
  • EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization) Postdoctoral Fellowshipssupport researchers for two years and international mobility is a key requirement. Fellowship includes a salary or stipend, laboratory leadership training, access to an EMBO global network, relocation allowance and support for those with kids. Applications accepted throughout the year.
     
  • EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization) Scientific Exchange Grantssupport researchers for up to three months between laboratories in eligible countries – facilitating collaborations with research groups with expertise, techniques or infrastructure that is unavailable in the applicant’s laboratory. They cover travel and subsistence costs. Applications accepted throughout the year.
     
  • EMBO (European Molecular Biology Organization) Core Facility Fellowshipssupport training for core facility staff (including scientists and technicians) in specific techniques in core facilities that provide services to research institutions or universities. The fellowships contribute towards travel and subsistence costs. Applications accepted throughout the year.
     
  • Exist Business Funding for University-based Business Start-ups  by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate funding. The application comes from the University/research institute but is driven by researchers (potential entrepreneurs) who hand their business idea to the University. More info about the scheme is here. Applications must be in German. Deadline: on-going
     
  • Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship - the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation provides sponsorship for research stays worldwide (length of 6 to 24 months for postdocs), for researchers from Germany in all disciplines and all career stages. Applicants choose an academic host from some 15,000 academics in the Humboldt Network abroad. Deadline: Apply throughout the year but well in advance of committee meetings in February, June and October
     
  • Fritz Thyssen Foundation Research Stipendsto support highly qualified individual junior scholars who generally received their doctoral degree one or two years ago. It provides postdocs with an opportunity to focus on a research project for a limited period of time and the stipends can be used to enable scholars to familiarise themselves with a new field of research or to write an article for publication. Funding in the following areas: history, language and culture; interdisciplinary field “image-sound-language”; state, economy and society; medicine and the natural sciences. Deadline: applications can be submitted at any time and an answer is generally provided within 8 weeks. 
     
  • Fulbright Germany: Reisestipendien für deutsche Wissenschaftler*innenfor scientists with German citizenship for teaching or research stays in the US for 3 to 12 months. Fulbright Germany encourages applications from diverse groups who are traditionally underrepresented in academia. No deadline but apply at least nine months before you intend to travel
     
  • Liebig Postdoc Fellowships are to help start the careers of prospective university teachers in the field of chemistry. Postdocs from chemistry and related fields can get funding to continue their scientific experience at another working group and university (different from their PhD which should have been completed within three years). Deadline: at any time
     
  • Leopoldina Postdoc ScholarshipPostdoctoral scientists in Germany, Austria and Switzerland who already show independence in natural science or medicine to conduct research abroad. Contact: PD Dr Andreas Clausing. Deadline: applications can be submitted at any time and are considered four times a year.
     
  • VolkswagenStiftung: support in Germany for Scientists/Scholars from Afghanistan (or who have fled Afghanistan): scientists in Germany are eligible to apply if they have received research funding from the VolkswagenStiftung in the last 10 years. Scientists can apply to bring researchers from Afghanistan (or scholars/scientists who have fled Afghanistan) to work on their research project. Potential PhD students could be funded although the initial funding period would only cover 2 years. In all cases, please discuss potential applications directly with the VolkswagenStiftung before applying. Open deadline.
     
  • UniBund conference funding: for postdocs to cover travel and fees can be applied for at any time for a Göttingen researcher as long as it is at least four weeks before the trip. The funding covers costs to present your own results in the form of a lecture or poster. Unibund also provides funds for central lecture series about research, cultural activities, student excursions and institutional conferences at the Uni. Deadline: open ended

Expert*innen für Forschungsstipendien unterstützen auf dem gesamten Campus bei Bewerbungen

Um einen Antrag auf ein Stipendium oder ein Forschungsstipendium zu stellen, sollten Sie sich so früh wie möglich mit den entsprechenden Expert*innen am Göttingen Campus in Verbindung setzen:

UNI Lisa Grow lisa.grow@zvw.uni-goettingen.de (0551) 39 28252 National and international funding (Humanities), Research & Transfer Services
UNI Felix Spöler felix.spoeler@zvw.uni-goettingen.de (0551) 39 28245 National and international funding (Natural and Life Sciences), Research & Transfer Services
UNI Ricarda Blumentritt ricarda.blumentritt@zvw.uni-goettingen.de (0551) 39 21320 EU programmes (Horizon Europe MSCA and Erasmus+), Göttingen International
UNI Jakob Hedderich jakob.hedderich@zvw.uni-goettingen.de (0551) 39 21326 DAAD, Göttingen International
UNI Claudia Sueltmann Claudia.sueltmann@zvw.uni-goettingen.de (0551) 39 28254 EU Office, Research & Transfer Services
UNI Małgorzata Siennicka-Rahmstorf malgorzata.siennicka-rahmstorf@zvw.uni-goettingen.de (0551) 39 28253 EU Office, Research & Transfer Services
UNI Florian Pahlke transfer@uni-goettingen.de (0551) 39 24283 Knowledge & tech. transfer, Research & Transfer Services
UNI Martin Stammann gruendung@uni-goettingen.de (0551) 39 25164 Start-up support, Research & Transfer Services
UMG Team Research Management forschung@med.uni-goettingen.de (0551) 39 61270 Research Management
MPI Kerstin Mosch kmosch@gwdg.de (0551) 3899 453 Forschung EU
DPZ Björg Pauling bpauling@dpz.eu (0551) 3851 454  
DPZ Robert Teepe rteepe@dpz.eu (0551) 3851 122  
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