Funding for Research-Related Infrastructure at Universities
Funding for research-related new construction, expansions, conversions, and extensions in university buildings in Thuringia, including necessary initial building equipment. Ongoing applications possible within the ERDF funding period 2021–2027.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The Free State of Thuringia supports the universities of the state in research-related new construction, extensions, conversions, and expansions in university building, as well as in their necessary, research-related initial furnishing of buildings.
Eligible expenses
- Planning and implementation expenses for new construction, expansion, conversion, and extension buildings in university construction
- Procurement and connection of equipment and initial furnishings (initial building equipment)
Eligible to apply
- Educational Institutions
- Public Institutions
Funding requirements
- Agreement with the TMWLLR on the inclusion of the project in the ERDF funding 2021–2027
- Portal-based application submission via the ERDF 2021–2027 funding portal
- Provision of master data, project description, and commitment to contribute the own funds
Documents required for application
- Project description
- Portal-based application (building application, application for initial building equipment)
Description
The Free State of Thuringia specifically promotes research-related new construction, expansions, conversions, and extensions in university buildings as well as their necessary initial furnishing. Within the framework of the ERDF funding period 2021–2027, funds are available for the planning, implementation, and equipment of scientific infrastructures. With a grant of up to 90 percent of eligible expenses, the program supports universities, universities of applied sciences, and comparable research institutions in acquiring modern laboratory spaces, innovative experimental halls, and highly specialized equipment, as well as installing them professionally. The continuous submission of applications allows for flexible project planning and contributes to strengthening the regional research landscape in Thuringia.
Eligible for funding are public universities and educational institutions in the Free State of Thuringia that enter into a formal agreement with the Thuringian Ministry of Economy, Agriculture and Rural Affairs (TMWLLR) to include their project in the ERDF initiative. A portal-based application via the ERDF funding portal and the submission of a project description including a commitment to a ten percent own contribution are required. Eligible expenses include both construction and planning costs as well as the procurement and connection of equipment for the initial furnishing of buildings. The combination of a high funding rate, thematic openness in the area of research & innovation, and regional anchoring makes this measure an attractive support for all universities in the state seeking to sustainably expand their scientific infrastructure.
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