Scientific Funding 2026: Oberberg Foundation Matthias Gottschaldt

The Oberberg Foundation Matthias Gottschaldt is organizing a nationwide grant competition with its "Science Funding 2026," supporting innovative research projects in the field of addiction disorders and prevention research with a total of €60,000. Projects from educational institutions, public bodies, and non-profit organizations are funded, provided they specifically translate scientific findings into healthcare practice and societal prevention approaches. The goal is to develop novel approaches for the therapy and prevention of addiction disorders, distinguished by outstanding scientific quality, clinical or societal relevance, and alignment with the foundation’s objectives. With this funding format, the foundation emphasizes its commitment to making research results sustainably effective and contributing to evidence-based care for those affected.

Eligible to apply are research teams at universities, universities of applied sciences, and comparable scientific institutions that submit their project ideas within the official call for proposals. Evaluation criteria include the scientific excellence of the project, practical benefits for patients and society, as well as alignment with the foundation’s funding strategy. The grant is awarded through a peer-reviewed selection process. The next application round for the 2027 funding year will begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. Through continuous calls, the Oberberg Foundation Matthias Gottschaldt aims to contribute to the long-term strengthening of addiction and prevention research and to sustainably promote the transfer of knowledge into healthcare practice.