In 2024, a total sum of 1 million euros will be granted for scientific research. Applicants should have at least a Master’s degree or other academic degree on a corresponding level. Stipends to be used as personal salary are granted for six months. Shorter stipends are provided only for exceptional reasons. Funds may also be granted for other purposes, such as conference attendances and collection of data. A half-year stipend is 13 000 euros for doctoral students and 15 000 euros for postdoctoral workers, while shorter working grants are proportionally smaller. Research grants must be applied for individually.

(- Application/link). including all appendices (a short research plan of no more than 4 pages, project budget, CV), which are attached as electronic files. It is strongly recommended that applicants name 1-3 persons as references, including their e-mail addresses, to whom the application system will automatically send requests for recommendations.

A list of the stipends granted will be published on the Foundation’s web page on July 1st, 2024. Recipients will then also be informed by email. No advance notice on the funding decisions will be given.