Call for Submission of Funding Applications 2026 – University of Bremen Foundation

The University of Bremen Foundation calls for submissions for funding applications 2026 and supports bold, forward-looking project ideas in the fields of sustainability, climate protection, climate justice, medicine/health, university conferences with strong external impact, as well as education for sustainable development. Funding is provided for individual or collaborative projects by researchers, students, and staff of the University of Bremen. The funding is granted in the form of a subsidy to realize innovative concepts that generate both scientific and societal impulses and contribute in the long term to strengthening sustainable structures in research and teaching. Submissions are possible until November 15, 2026.

Application requirements include a completed application form, a detailed project description, a financial overview, as well as evidence of income and funding commitments. Key evaluation criteria are the degree of innovation and originality of the idea, the relevance to the chosen thematic field, and for conferences, the external impact and visibility. A prerequisite for funding is the affiliation of the main applicants with the University of Bremen as well as a clear assignment to the announced thematic area. The aim is to promote a vibrant research and education culture that sets sustainable impulses through interdisciplinary collaboration and societal networking. This funding program offers a valuable opportunity to realize visionary projects and to profile the university as a driver of transformative developments.