Annual Call for Research Projects – Ursula and Werner Schanné Foundation

The annually announced funding of the Ursula and Werner Schanné Foundation is aimed at all researchers of the Neurosurgical Clinic of the University Hospital of Saarland who develop novel concepts for the origin, diagnosis, and therapy of rare brain tumors in both children and adults. In this ongoing funding round, projects from the fields of research & innovation, science, health, as well as work & social affairs are supported. Eligible to apply are educational institutions and public entities in Saarland, particularly the research laboratory of the Neurosurgical Clinic. The goal is to provide targeted seed funding to generate sustainable impulses for neuro-oncology and to open up new long-term treatment options for affected individuals.

Funding covers consumables, personnel costs, and scientific equipment over a maximum project period of twelve months. Evaluation is based on a plausible budget plan, a high degree of innovation, and a clear focus on genetic and epigenetic analyses. Submissions are accepted at any time, with funding decisions made each January or February of the following year. Through this funding, the foundation makes a decisive contribution to strengthening medical research at the University Hospital of Saarland and promotes the development of individualized therapeutic approaches against rare brain tumor diseases.