Scientific Work and Funding Program 2025–2029 (Environmental and Damage Prevention Foundation)
Scientific work and funding program of the Foundation for Environmental Protection and Damage Prevention with a focus on "Coupled and extreme risks from weather events" for the awarding of doctoral scholarships, support of professional events, and the awarding of scientific papers.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The aim of the program is to deepen the understanding of meteorological processes of extreme and coupled weather risks in Germany, to examine implications for risk management and risk communication, and to promote the training and networking of early-career researchers through doctoral scholarships and accompanying support activities.
Eligible expenses
- Doctoral scholarships
- Grants for professional events
- Awards for scientific papers
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
- Educational Institutions
Funding requirements
- Completed university degree in a relevant field of study
- Above-average academic performance
- Interest in interdisciplinary research in the subject area
Evaluation criteria
- Professional qualifications of the applicants
- Relevance to the program focus
- Innovation potential of the research
Description
The scientific work and funding program of the Foundation for Environment and Damage Prevention focuses thematically on “Coupled and Extreme Risks from Weather Events” and supports research and innovation projects nationwide in the fields of meteorology, climate change, risk management, and communication. In addition to awarding doctoral scholarships, the program supports professional events and honors outstanding scientific contributions. The goal is to investigate meteorological processes of extreme weather risks in Germany in detail, identify interactions of coupled hazard situations, and derive practical recommendations for risk prevention and resilience enhancement. Through the interdisciplinary networking of early-career researchers, a vibrant platform for professional exchange and the long-term qualification of scientific junior staff is created.
Eligible for funding are private applicants and educational institutions with above-average academic records and a completed university degree in a relevant field. The funding measure covers a project duration of up to 60 months and grants subsidies for doctoral scholarships, professional symposia, and awards for outstanding theses. Selection is conducted continuously by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees based on criteria such as professional qualification, relevance to the program focus, and innovation potential. A continuous call process enables flexible project start from January 2025. The program invites highly qualified doctoral candidates and post-docs to develop pioneering research approaches and enrich future risk and climate policy with scientific insights.
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