Support for the Leipzig Foundation for Children with Cancer
Support for projects in pediatric oncology, psycho-oncology, and psychosocial care at the University Hospital Leipzig. Applications are possible by March 15 and September 15 each year.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Financial, material, and non-material support for science and research in the field of pediatric oncology and hematology as well as psycho-oncology; additionally, support and implementation of psychosocial accompaniment, counseling, and care for families with children and adolescents with cancer in outpatient and inpatient settings in Leipzig.
Eligible expenses
- Personnel costs
- Material costs (consumables, equipment)
- Travel expenses
- Costs for qualification and certification courses
Non-eligible expenses
- Retroactive costs
- Debt repayment
Eligible to apply
- Public Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Regional relevance to the catchment area of the University Hospital Leipzig
- Project-related and time-limited measures
- Proof of professional and organizational capacities for implementation
- Compliance with the foundation's purposes and funding guidelines
Documents required for application
- Fully completed application (digital as PDF)
- Project description
- Detailed cost breakdown
- Applicant's statutes
- Certificate of non-profit status
- Latest financial report/annual financial statement
- If applicable, extract from the register of associations
Evaluation criteria
- Professional and scientific quality
- Compliance with foundation objectives
- Regional benefit
- Feasibility and financing plan
Description
The Leipzig Foundation for Children with Cancer specifically supports projects within the catchment area of the University Hospital Leipzig that are dedicated to pediatric oncology, hematology, and psycho-oncology. Non-profit organizations, public institutions, and educational establishments may submit grant applications by March 15 and September 15 each year. Funding is provided not only for scientific research and innovation but also for training and continuing education measures, as well as psychosocial support, counseling, and care for sick children, adolescents, and their families in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The funding period is limited to up to 36 months to ensure sustainable and clearly defined project initiatives.
Eligible expenses include personnel costs, material costs (e.g., consumables, equipment), travel expenses, and costs for qualification and certification courses. Retroactive costs or the settlement of liabilities are not eligible for funding. Approval requires proof of professional and organizational capacity, a coherent financing plan, and compliance with regional relevance. Decision criteria include professional and scientific quality, alignment with the foundation's objectives, regional benefit, and feasibility. Applicants must submit a fully completed PDF application including a project description, detailed cost overview, statutes, certificate of non-profit status, the latest financial report, and, if applicable, an extract from the register of associations. Early preparation of the documents increases the chances of success and contributes to sustainably strengthening research and psychosocial services for the benefit of children and adolescents with cancer in Leipzig.
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