Prof. Dr. Werner-Petersen Stiftung
About the funder
The Prof. Dr. Werner Petersen Foundation is a private, non-profit foundation based in Kiel. Since its establishment in 1997, it has supported young scientists, outstanding achievements in science, technology, and culture, as well as the procurement of funds for research institutions. Its primary focus is on supporting projects in Schleswig-Holstein and the Baltic Sea region through scholarships, grants, awards, and donations. Funding measures include, among others, the Innovation Transfer Award, the Petersen Technology Award, excellence initiatives, Germany scholarships, and other recognitions.
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Mission & Vision
The foundation regards education, science, and research as crucial foundations for the economic, technological, cultural, and social development of our society. Its goal is to strengthen the competencies of young people, particularly in the natural and engineering sciences, to initiate innovation processes, and to promote cultural initiatives. It aims to network young scientists, support excellence projects, and contribute to sustainable development in the Baltic Sea region.
Target groups
Applicants can primarily be young scientists, researchers, technicians, and cultural practitioners, particularly students and doctoral candidates in the natural and engineering sciences from Schleswig-Holstein and, in individual cases, from Baltic Sea neighboring states. Eligible for funding are projects by legal entities or partnerships (e.g., universities, research institutions, non-profit associations) as well as, in special cases, private individuals. Funded projects are those whose results are made accessible to the public.