Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst
About the funder
The Bavarian State Ministry for Science and the Arts, as the supreme authority for science and the arts in the Free State of Bavaria, is responsible for shaping and coordinating funding policies in the fields of higher education, research, art, and culture. It develops statewide programs and individual measures to support educational institutions, museums, theaters, research institutions, and individual talents. With an annual funding volume in the billions, it contributes to strengthening Bavaria as a research location and preserving one of the richest museum landscapes in Europe. Additionally, the Ministry promotes artistic projects, awards such as the "Pro meritis scientiae et litterarum," and cultural diversity throughout the Free State.
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Mission & Vision
As a future-oriented state authority, the Bavarian State Ministry for Science and the Arts is committed to creating excellent conditions for science, research, art, and culture. Its goal is to promote internationally competitive universities and research institutions, enable cultural participation, and unleash creative potential. The Ministry sees itself as a bridge between politics, science, and culture and aims to strengthen social cohesion and the spirit of innovation in Bavaria through targeted investments in education and the arts.
Target groups
The funding program is aimed at students, researchers, universities (including universities of applied sciences), non-university research institutions, as well as cultural institutions such as museums, theaters, and archives. In addition, artists, cultural associations, and initiatives in Bavaria may apply for project and program grants to develop talent, promote cultural diversity, and further strengthen Bavaria as a location for science.