Funding from the Baltic Sea Research Foundation
The Baltic Sea Research Foundation grants non-repayable subsidies for scientific projects aimed at studying the fauna and flora of the Baltic Sea, adjacent waters, and coastal habitats, as well as for measures to compensate for ecological impacts.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Support for basic and applied research on the living environment of the Baltic Sea, adjacent waters, and coastal habitats, as well as the investigation of the impacts of increasing economic use on marine ecosystems and the development of appropriate compensation and mitigation measures.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Consumables
- Travel expenses
- Equipment acquisitions
- Contracts with third parties
Non-eligible expenses
- Institutional funding without project reference
- pure investment projects without research reference
- already started projects
- increase of other funding sources
Eligible to apply
- Educational Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
Funding requirements
- Project topic relates to the Baltic Sea, adjacent waters, or coastal habitats
- Project sponsor must comply with charitable foundation purposes
- Project must not have already started
- Submission by university, research institute, association, or comparable institution
Documents required for application
- Project description with objectives and schedule
- Cost and financing plan
- Resumes of project management
- Proof of non-profit status
- Confirmation of application to other funders
Evaluation criteria
- Scientific quality and originality
- Relevance for the protection and preservation of the Baltic Sea ecosystems
- Cost-effectiveness and economy in the use of funds
- Sustainability and societal benefit
Description
The Baltic Sea Research Foundation offers non-repayable grants ranging from €3,500 to €130,000 nationwide to non-profit educational institutions and organizations for scientific projects concerning the fauna and flora of the Baltic Sea, adjacent waters, and coastal habitats. The aim is to promote basic and applied research that analyzes both the ecological consequences of increasing economic use and develops compensation and mitigation measures. Funding covers personnel costs, consumables, travel expenses, equipment acquisitions, and contracts with third parties. Projects must not have commenced and must be thematically related to the Baltic Sea or its coastal habitats. Submissions are accepted continuously through universities, research institutions, or comparable non-profit entities. An independent review by the scientific advisory board evaluates quality, originality, relevance to marine ecosystem protection, cost-effectiveness, and societal benefit.
The funding is particularly relevant for scientists, academic chairs, and research institutions engaged with marine ecosystems, energy and resource use, as well as climate and environmental protection. Applications should include a detailed project description with objectives and timeline, a cost and financing plan, curricula vitae of the project leadership, proof of non-profit status, and confirmation of applications submitted to other funders. The funds are earmarked and subject to strict accountability. An interim report and a final report must be submitted no later than three months after project completion. By combining scientific excellence with practical environmental education, the Baltic Sea Research Foundation makes a sustainable contribution to the protection of sensitive inland sea biotopes and supports the long-term preservation of Baltic Sea ecosystems.
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