Here you will find an overview of funding opportunities for researchers at early and advanced career stages.

• Preparation of third-party funding application

  LIBERTY Connect Fund - for researchers in the humanities and social sciences
  The fund supports the development of scientific projects intended to serve as a foundation for acquiring third-party funding. The funding provided is intended to establish and intensify collaborations among researchers from different disciplines, institutes and faculties at the University of Jena to stimulate top-level research within the LIBERTY profile.

  LIFE Connect Fund - for researchers in the life sciences
  The fund enable the development of scientific projects that have to potential for successful application for third-party funding. New cooperations between researchers of different groups, institutes and disciplines shall be established to stimulate top-level research.

  IMPULSEproject
  The programme supports early-career and advanced researchers at the University of Jena in acquiring third-party funding for their own projects.

  ProChance career
  The programme promotes our outstanding female researchers on their way to a professorship. The University provide funds which shall promote and improve the further development of the scientific profile and the chance to be appointed as professor.

  Advanced Clinician Scientist - Programme (ACSP II)External link (german only)
  The programme supports medically qualified researchers with a background in translational, patient-oriented or basic research in securing their own third-party funding.?

  Medical Scientist-ProgrammeExternal link (german only)
  The programme supports non-medical postdoctoral researchers in the field of medicine in in acquiring third-party funding for their own research projects.

  StarTH project funding
  StarTH offers financial support for start-up-related projects in preparation for programms such as EXIST or GO-Bio initial, or for market entry. Eligible ideas must demonstrate feasibility and market potential. Support is provided with minimal bureaucracy.

  NextStep
  NextStep supports innovative ideas with a clear practical or societal impact across all disciplines¡ªfrom digital tools and technical prototypes to social innovations. The funding comprises a bespoke support package drawn from a wide range of options (e.g. funding for equipment of up to 2.500 €) to help take the first steps.

  FreiRaum start-up preparation
  FreiRaum offers low-threshold infrastructure support: free office and co-working spaces for university members interested in starting a business, including personalised support and networking opportunities through the K1 Start-up Service.

• Research expenses and mobility funding

  Project-related research expenses

  IMPULSEproject
  The programme supports early-career and advanced researchers at the University of Jena in acquiring third-party funding for their own projects.

  ProChance career?de
  The programme promotes our outstanding female researchers on their way to a professorship. The University provide funds which shall promote and improve the further development of the scientific profile and the chance to be appointed as professor.

  Clinician Scientist Programme (CSP)External link (german only)
  The programme enables research-oriented early-career physicians in specialist training to further develop their clinical and scientific skills within a structured three-year programme and to carry out their own research project.

  Advanced Clinician Scientist - Programme (ACSP I)External link (german only)
  The programme supports medically qualified researchers with a background in translational, patient-oriented or basic research who are working towards a postdoctoral qualification.?

  Medical Scientist-ProgrammeExternal link (german only)
  The programme supports non-medical postdoctoral researchers in the field of medicine in in acquiring third-party funding for their own research projects.

  Advanced Medical Scientist-ProgrammeExternal link (german only)
  The programme supports experienced non-medical postdoctoral researchers in the field of medicine in acquiring third-party funding for their own research projects.

  Funding programme "Gender in Focus" and Sponsorship Award "Gender Aspects in Focus"
  The "Gender in Focus" funds support researchers at the University of Jena in integrating aspects of sex and gender into their research projects. The award honours outstanding research work that incorporates aspects of sex and gender.

  Publication cost

  Open Access Publication Fund of the ThULBExternal linkExternal link (german only)
  As part of the funding scheme for open-access publishing, researchers at the University of Jena can apply for funding from ThULB for publications in open-access journals.

  ProChance exchange
  The objective of this programme line is to enhance the scientific interactions and increase the noticeability and scientific qualification of female scientists.

  Conference funding / support for scientific exchange
  
  IMPULSE conferences
  The conference funding programme provides material resources for participation in scientific conferences with their own specialist contribution.

  ProChance exchange
  The objective of this programme line is to enhance the scientific interactions and increase the noticeability and scientific qualification of female scientists

  Event organization
  
  LIFE Conference - for researchers in the life sciences
  A programme supporting planned conferences in Jena with national and/or international visibility. During the conference, a LIFE satellite event such as a panel discussion or world caf¨¦ related to the conference topic must be held.

  Emergency funding

  LIFE Assist Fund - for projects in the life sciences
  This programme provides support in difficult situations ¡ª such as illness, pregnancy, or equipment failure¡ª by enabling research to continue quickly and unbureaucratically through partial coverage of unforeseen costs.

  Start-up support

  EXIST Women
  A support programme to provide targeted support for women interested in starting their own business, through individual advice, events, mentoring and a grant of up to 3.000 € per month for a period of three months.

  StarTH project funding
  StarTH offers financial support for start-up-related projects in preparation for programms such as EXIST or GO-Bio initial, or for market entry. Eligible ideas must demonstrate feasibility and market potential. Support is provided with minimal bureaucracy.

  NextStep
  NextStep supports innovative ideas with a clear practical or societal impact across all disciplines ¡ª from digital tools and technical prototypes to social innovations. The funding comprises a bespoke support package drawn from a wide range of options (e.g. funding for equipment of up to 2.500 €) to help take the first steps.

• Personal costs

  ProChance career
  The programme promotes our outstanding female researchers on their way to a professorship. The University provide funds which shall promote and improve the further development of the scientific profile and the chance to be appointed as professor.

  IMPULSEproject
  The programme supports early-career and advanced researchers at the University of Jena in acquiring third-party funding for their own projects.

  Clinician Scientist Programme (CSP)External link (german only)
  The programme enables research-oriented early-career physicians in specialist training to further develop their clinical and scientific skills within a structured three-year programme and to carry out their own research project.

  Advanced Clinician Scientist - Programme (ACSP I)External link (german only)
  The programme supports medically qualified researchers with a background in translational, patient-oriented or basic research who are working towards a postdoctoral qualification.?

  Medical Scientist-ProgrammeExternal link (german only)
  The programme supports non-medical postdoctoral researchers in the field of medicine in in acquiring third-party funding for their own research projects.

  Advanced Medical Scientist-ProgrammeExternal link (german only)
  The programme supports experienced non-medical postdoctoral researchers in the field of medicine in acquiring third-party funding for their own research projects.

  LIFE Assist Fund - for projects in the life sciences
  This programme provides support in difficult situations ¡ª such as illness, pregnancy, or equipment failure¡ª by enabling research to continue quickly and unbureaucratically through partial coverage of unforeseen costs.

• Stipends

  Scholarships for female postdos
  Scholarship programme to support the academic development of female researchers with a PhD who are in a transitional phase.

  Stipendienprogramm der Coimbra GroupExternal link
  Scholarship programme for researchers from Latin America and sub-Saharan Africa.

  Clinician Scientist Programme (CSP)External link (german only)
  The programme enables research-oriented early-career physicians in specialist training to further develop their clinical and scientific skills within a structured three-year programme and to carry out their own research project.

  Advanced Clinician Scientist - Programme (ACSP I)External link (german only)
  The programme supports medically qualified researchers with a background in translational, patient-oriented or basic research who are working towards a postdoctoral qualification.?

  Medical Scientist-ProgrammeExternal link (german only)
  The programme supports non-medical postdoctoral researchers in the field of medicine in in acquiring third-party funding for their own research projects.

  Advanced Medical Scientist-ProgrammeExternal link (german only)
  The programme supports experienced non-medical postdoctoral researchers in the field of medicine in acquiring third-party funding for their own research projects.

  EXIST Women
  A support programme to provide targeted support for women interested in starting their own business, through individual advice, events, mentoring and a grant of up to 3.000 € per month for a period of three months.

  StarTH project funding
  StarTH offers financial support for start-up-related projects in preparation for programms such as EXIST or GO-Bio initial, or for market entry. Eligible ideas must demonstrate feasibility and market potential. Support is provided with minimal bureaucracy.

• Funding for knowledge transfer

  EXIST Women
  A support programme to provide targeted support for women interested in starting their own business, through individual advice, events, mentoring and a grant of up to 3.000 € per month for a period of three months.

  StarTH project funding
  StarTH offers financial support for start-up-related projects in preparation for programms such as EXIST or GO-Bio initial, or for market entry. Eligible ideas must demonstrate feasibility and market potential. Support is provided with minimal bureaucracy.

  NextStep
  NextStep supports innovative ideas with a clear practical or societal impact across all disciplines¡ªfrom digital tools and technical prototypes to social innovations. The funding comprises a bespoke support package drawn from a wide range of options (e.g. funding for equipment of up to 2.500 €) to help take the first steps.

  FreiRaum start-up preparation
  FreiRaum offers low-threshold infrastructure support: free office and co-working spaces for university members interested in starting a business, including personalised support and networking opportunities through the K1 Start-up Service.

• Infrastructure

  FreiRaum start-up preparation
  FreiRaum offers low-threshold infrastructure support: free office and co-working spaces for university members interested in starting a business, including personalised support and networking opportunities through the K1 Start-up Service.

• Promotion of equal opportunities

  Scholarships for female postdos
  Scholarship programme to support the academic development of female researchers with a PhD who are in a transitional phase.

  ProChance career
  The programme promotes our outstanding female researchers on their way to a professorship. The University provide funds which shall promote and improve the further development of the scientific profile and the chance to be appointed as professor.

  ProChance exchange
  The objective of this programme line is to enhance the scientific interactions and increase the noticeability and scientific qualification of female scientists.

  EXIST Women
  A support programme to provide targeted support for women interested in starting their own business, through individual advice, events, mentoring and a grant of up to 3.000 € per month for a period of three months.

• Prizes and awards

  LIFE Talent Award
  The award recognizes outstanding achievements in the life sciences and supports early-career researchers with a focus on innovation, scientific excellence, and societal relevance.

  Sponsorship Award "Gender Aspects in Focus"
  A thematic award aimed at improving research quality by taking biological sex and/or socio-cultural gender aspects into account in research work.