Translatorics – ForTra (Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation)
Within the framework of the Translatorik funding line, EKFS (through its subsidiary ForTra gGmbH) funds and supports application-oriented projects to accelerate the translation of research findings into clinical practice.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of medical science and research as well as public health through the transfer of medical research results into clinical application for the benefit of patients.
Eligible to apply
- Educational Institutions
- Non-profit Organizations
- Companies
- Public Institutions
Description
The funding program Translatorics – ForTra of the Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation (EKFS) supports application-oriented projects nationwide that aim to rapidly translate medical research findings into clinical practice. Grants are awarded through the non-profit subsidiary ForTra gGmbH to accelerate innovative approaches in diagnostics, therapy development, and prevention. The focus areas are translational research, research transfer, and public health. Educational institutions, non-profit organizations, companies, and public institutions can submit applications on an ongoing basis and receive tailored funding to enable patients to benefit directly from new insights.
With an annual funding volume of approximately 60 million euros, the EKFS makes a significant contribution to strengthening medical science and improving healthcare. The goal is to swiftly advance promising developments into clinical trials to combat pathogens more effectively or to prevent diseases. Scientific institutions and interdisciplinary research teams seeking to implement translationally oriented projects will find a reliable partner in Translatorics – ForTra. The continuous submission option promotes a sustainable culture of innovation and opens up long-term prospects for successful cooperative projects in the national health sector.
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