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The funding program of the LIFE profile

Current funds & awards within LIFE
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Illustration for the LIFE-Connect fund

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LIFE "Connect"

The LIFE ¡°Connect¡± funds 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.

  • Applicants: researchers at any career stage (doctoral researchers to Professors)
  • Deadline: 30.09.2025
  • Funding: 15.000 €/ 20.000 €/ 25.000 €

Please find more information under LIFE "Connect"External link

Project outline information (not exceeding five pages)
1. Please describe the research project you are applying with, including a brief summary.
What are the main objectives of the project? Which scientific questions does the project seek to address? What potential impact could outcomes of the project have?
2. How does the project integrate different disciplines? How will the project foster new collaborations and networking opportunities?
3. How does your research promote sustainability and what larger projects are to be initiated?
4. Please provide a budget plan and a timeline (12 months) outlining the key milestones for the project.

Illustration LIFE-Conference Fund

Illustration: Dania Rose-Sperling (Conference Illustration by pixabay)

LIFE "Conference"

Do you want to create opportunities for scientific conversations? The LIFE ¡°Conference¡± funds will support your planned conference. During the conference, a LIFE satellite event such as a panel discussion or a world caf¨¦ related to the conference topic must be implemented.

  • Applicants: all researchers at the FSU or UKJ within the life sciences
  • Deadline: none - application possible at any time (at least 3 months before the conference)
  • Funding: max. 2.000 €

Please find more information under?LIFE "Conference"External link

LIFE "Assist"-Fund

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LIFE "Assist"

Our support ensures that you can continue your research even in difficult times. Fast and uncomplicated ¨C so you can focus on other things! This fund helps with unexpected expenses due to illness, pregnancy, or equipment breakdowns that other funding sources do not cover. A co-payment of 25% of the costs is required, and for young researchers, additional support from the chair is expected.

  • Applicants: alle Forscher an der FSU oder UKJ aus den Bereichen der Lebenswissenschaften und Medizin, welche dort besch?ftigt oder eingeschrieben sind
  • Deadline: none - application possible at any time
  • Funding: up to 75 % of the expenses (max. 10.000 €)

Please find more information under LIFE "Asisst"pdf,?79?kb

LIFE Talent Award - Recognition for Excellence in Life Sciences

LIFE Talent Award

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The LIFE Talent Award honors outstanding achievements in the life sciences, supporting early-career researchers with a focus on innovation, scientific excellence, and societal impact.

  • Eligibility: Early-career researchers in life sciences at Friedrich Schiller University Jena or affiliated local institutions (including Jena University Hospital).
  • Award Amount: €5,000 per category
  • Categories:
    • Doctoral research
    • Postdoctoral research
    • Independent research (habilitation candidates & junior faculty, non-tenured)
  • Application Deadline: January, 2026
  • Required Documents: Cover letter addressing criteria (max. 2 pages), CV with publication list, and recommendation letter (for doctoral candidates & postdocs).

Winners will be announced in early 2026 and participate in LIFE outreach initiatives (social media, website features, interviews).

Information & Application form LIFE "Talent" Awardpdf,?111?kb

Your point of contact:

Dania Rose-Sperling, Dr
Scientific Coordinator | LIFE profile
dania.rose-sperling@uni-jena.de
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Hellfeldsches Haus
Neugasse 23
07743 Jena Google Maps site planExternal link