Funding of Applied Clinical Research Projects in Geriatric Medicine (Herbert Worch Foundation)

The funding of applied clinical research projects in geriatric medicine by the Herbert Worch Foundation is aimed at educational institutions, public and non-profit organizations in North Rhine-Westphalia that conduct innovative clinical studies and health services research in close cooperation with Bonn-based institutions and hospitals. The goal is to improve the health care of elderly patients through the development of novel diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in areas such as neurogeriatrics, dementia care, onco-geriatrics, or AI-supported medicine. Applications can be submitted at any time; the foundation grants subsidies for personnel expenses, equipment costs, consumables, and travel expenses of study teams. Funding prerequisites include a partnership with a Bonn institution, project-specific relevance to geriatrics, and status as a non-profit or public research entity.

The evaluation focuses on scientific innovation, relevance to geriatric medicine, and the feasibility of the collaborations. The program is particularly interesting for project leaders and interdisciplinary research teams at Bonn universities, Helmholtz centers, and hospitals specializing in applied clinical studies. To ensure a well-founded application, a detailed project description, a financing plan, CVs of the project management, and a cooperation agreement with a Bonn institution must be submitted. The Herbert Worch Foundation, founded in 1997 and focused on geriatric medicine since 2013, continuously supports the translation of research findings into patient-centered practice, thereby promoting sustainable quality improvements in geriatric care.