Funding of the Alois Lauer Foundation
The Alois Lauer Foundation supports charitable purposes in the fields of health, medical research, education of young talented citizens, and youth sports in Dillingen/Saar and Nalbach. Since 2000, the Alois Lauer Promotion Award for Medicine, endowed with €8,000, has been awarded annually.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of the health of the population in the Saarlouis district in terms of prevention and restoration, support of medical research, promotion of education and training of talented young citizens with special consideration of the city of Dillingen/Saar and the municipality of Nalbach, as well as the promotion of youth sports.
Eligible to apply
- Foundations
Funding requirements
- Scientists who are not older than 40 years
- Proof of outstanding achievements in the field of medicine (including basic research)
Description
For many years, the Alois Lauer Foundation has been supporting non-profit projects in various fields such as health, science, education, children and youth, sports, work & social affairs, research & innovation, as well as vocational training and culture & media in the Saarland region. The foundation has focused on strengthening the health of the population in the Saarlouis district through preventive and restorative measures, while simultaneously supporting forward-looking medical research. Particular emphasis is placed on promoting young, talented citizens in Dillingen/Saar and Nalbach through targeted support programs and educational projects. Through the foundation’s close connection to its regional roots and its dedicated promotion of youth sports, it contributes to the holistic development of the region.
A special funding instrument is the Alois Lauer Medical Award, granted annually since 2000, accompanied by a grant of €8,000. This award is aimed at young scientists under the age of 40 who distinguish themselves through outstanding achievements in the field of medicine, including basic research. With this funding award, the foundation intends to provide innovative research projects with the necessary financial support to foster new approaches and solutions in medical practice. The grant is awarded on an ongoing basis, allowing eligible applicants to apply at any time and thus become part of a sustainably effective support system.
The foundation’s objectives also include promoting youth sports projects and the education of young talents, pursuing a holistic approach that supports both scientific and athletic development. The commitment of the Alois Lauer Foundation thus extends across various areas of life, creating bridges between innovative research, preventive health promotion, and the training and sporting activities of young people. Through this broad-based support, the foundation not only contributes to strengthening regional infrastructure but also to the sustainable development of a health-conscious and future-oriented environment in the Saarland. Interested scientists and supporters can thus benefit from continuous and targeted funding that unites regional identity with forward-looking projects.
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