Project Funding Research Cardiovascular-Lung (William G. Kerckhoff Foundation)

The project funding for cardiovascular and pulmonary research by the William G. Kerckhoff Foundation is aimed nationwide at early-career researchers, educational institutions, non-profit as well as public organizations, and individuals engaged in research activities in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. For over eight decades, the foundation has financed excellent projects through one-time grants and scholarships. Funding is provided for personnel costs of research staff, investments in laboratory equipment, as well as conference and travel expenses. The driving force behind this initiative is the sustainable support of basic and therapeutic research, which is evaluated using objective criteria such as innovation content as well as the quality and excellence of scientific approaches. The continuous submission possibility also makes the funding offer very flexible and adaptable to individual project timelines.

Interested doctoral candidates and postdocs can submit an application including a project description, curriculum vitae, and proof of scientific status. Important prerequisites are proof of active research activity in the funding area as well as status as an early-career researcher. Selection is based on scientific excellence and the potential societal benefit of new therapeutic approaches. Through this targeted funding, the Kerckhoff Foundation makes a significant contribution to the advancement of innovative technologies and strengthens the scientific junior staff in the cardiovascular and pulmonary fields in the long term.