Science – Funding by the Montan-Stiftung-Saar

The Montan Foundation Saar continuously offers grants in Saarland for outstanding scientific achievements and innovative research approaches with a direct connection to the Saarland steel industry. Individuals, companies, and educational institutions may apply at any time to support students and staff through scholarships or funding contributions. Furthermore, selected professorships and chairs are funded, provided their research or teaching promises a direct benefit to the competitiveness and future viability of the regional steel sector. The foundation places special emphasis on projects that introduce new impulses and contribute to strengthening Saarland steel companies in the medium to long term.

A prerequisite for a successful application is a convincing presentation of the connection to the foundation’s purpose and the relevance for promoting the Saarland steel industry. Submitted documents should include a concise project description, the requested funding amount, an explanation of the contribution points to the foundation’s purpose, as well as supplementary materials such as sketches or quotations. The decision is based on the alignment with the funding objective and the potential effectiveness of the measure. Since applications can be submitted at any time, participants benefit from flexible deadlines and a straightforward procedure specifically designed to strengthen scientific talent and innovation capacity in Saarland.