Add-on Fellowships for Interdisciplinary Science and Transfer
Ongoing funding of researchers from engineering, economic, and life sciences in Germany for interdisciplinary research with a focus on transfer potential. Applications can be submitted at any time.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for excellent early-career researchers in further developing the transfer potential of their interdisciplinary research projects within the thematic complex "Resources of the Future".
Eligible expenses
- Hardware (computers, laptops, and accessories)
- Software
- Literature
- Conducting experiments
- Laboratory equipment
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Non-eligible expenses
- Living expenses
- Office supplies
- Marketing and sales activities
- Measures for direct company formation beyond science-based testing
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Employment at a university or non-profit research institution in Germany
- Doctoral candidates, postdocs, or junior professors without a tenure-track option
- Research in the thematic area "Resources of the Future"
- No project leadership in previously reviewed DFG, BMBF, EU, or comparable funded projects
Documents required for application
- Application form with motivation, project description, and transfer potential
- Description of the planned use of funds
- Tabular CV including list of publications
- Proof of achievements (degree certificate/transcript of records, doctoral certificate)
- Statement from the group leader/supervisor
Evaluation criteria
- Scientific excellence and societal relevance
- Interdisciplinarity
- Transfer potential and science entrepreneurship
- Feasibility and budget planning
Description
The Add-on Fellowships for Interdisciplinary Science and Transfer from the Joachim Herz Foundation offer committed scientists from engineering, economics, and life sciences across Germany flexible grants of up to €15,000 for a duration of 27 months (plus optionally up to €3,000 for equal opportunity measures). The aim is to strengthen interdisciplinary approaches within the thematic area “Resources of the Future” by further developing transfer potential. The funding covers a broad spectrum – from hardware and software, laboratory equipment, data acquisition and collection to conference and travel expenses, as well as scientific training, communication, and event organization. The funds are awarded in the form of a personal fellowship, which includes both financial support and opportunities for networking.
Eligible to apply are doctoral candidates, postdocs, and junior professors without tenure-track options who are employed or externally funded at a German university or non-profit research institution. Persons with previously reviewed project leadership in DFG, BMBF/TR, EU, or comparable programs are excluded. Selection is based on scientific excellence, societal relevance, interdisciplinarity, transfer potential, and a realistic budget plan. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis via an online form – including a motivation letter, project description, budget plan, CV, proof of achievements, and a statement from the supervising group. The Add-on Fellowships provide early career stages with a space for exchange, transfer, and long-term networking.
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