Funding from the Kurt Eberhard Bode Foundation for Medical and Scientific Research

The Kurt-Eberhard-Bode Foundation for Medical and Scientific Research places a clear emphasis on interdisciplinary junior research groups working at the interface of computer science/bioinformatics, biology, physics, chemistry, and medicine. The core objective is the development of integrative, practice-oriented models for the sustainable use of the resource water. With a funding volume of approximately 170,000 euros per three-year project phase, scholarships and equipment costs are financed. Research projects may address topics such as water and health, ecotoxicology, agriculture, or climate. The foundation supports universities and research institutions nationwide and accepts applications exclusively within the framework of periodic calls for proposals. The focus on interdisciplinarity and sustainability contributes to developing practical solutions for global challenges.

Eligible for funding are interdisciplinary teams of early-career researchers who jointly implement integrative concepts for "Water – sustainable resource use." A prerequisite is the networking of multiple disciplines and a clear project focus on the careful handling of water as a vital resource. The project duration is 36 months, during which personnel costs (especially scholarships) and technical equipment are reimbursed. Evaluation criteria include interdisciplinarity, practical relevance, and sustainability of the research work. Interested parties are advised to consult the foundation’s download area to find current application deadlines and forms. The funding supports junior groups in generating new scientific insights and establishing practice-relevant model approaches for global sustainable development.