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Funding from the University of Siegen

The University of Siegen offers a wide range of targeted funding opportunities for academics at all career levels. Central programs support both the entry into research and the further development of established projects - flexibly, transparently and precisely tailored.

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University-internal research funding
Pauline Büsken, M.A.
Phone: +49 271/740-2734

Research grant
Dipl.-Wirt.-Jur. Tina Pickardt
Phone: +49 271/740-4949

Promotion of doctoral candidates
Dr. Daniel Müller
Phone: +49 271 740-5079

Projects on equality and gender
Dr. Elisabeth Heinrich
Phone: +49 271/740-2227

Internal support programs

Applications in the HIFF program are no longer possible with immediate effect

 

Eligible to apply: Researchers at the University of Siegen (from postdoc level upwards)

Object of funding: Start-up funding for new externally funded projects that are expected to be carried out at the University of Siegen
Funding amount: flexible depending on the project

Eligible to apply: Professors at the University of Siegen
Object of funding:

  • Start-up funding for the preparation of coordinated research projects in the application and funding phase
  • Granting of a personal allowance for the spokesperson if the application is successful
  • Granting of a research bonus and personal allowances for successful applications
  • Reduction of the teaching load (individual agreement)

Funding amount: after individual agreement with the university management

Eligible to apply: Researchers at the University of Siegen who have acquired a third-party funded project
Funding object: Premium for third-party funding
Funding amount: The amount of the premium depends on the funding format (see table).
Important documents: Research premium system

Eligible applicants: Doctoral candidates at the University of Siegen
Funding object:

  • Doctoral scholarships Friends and Sponsors: 1 doctoral scholarship for 2 years (always announced in the spring of each year)
  • House of Young Talents/ Young Academy: Award of doctoral scholarships, usually announced once per semester (=twice per year). The maximum duration is 3 (2+1) years.

Funding amount:

  • Doctoral scholarships from friends and sponsors: €1,600/month
  • House of Young Talents/ Young Academy: 1.750€/month+material costs

Important documents: Guidelines of the doctoral scholarship of the friends and sponsors, further information on the doctoral scholarships of the HYT Young Academy can be found at HYT

Eligible to apply:

  1. Doctoral and postdoctoral researchers at the University of Siegen
  2. Researchers at the University of Siegen

Object of funding:

  1. Transitional scholarships from the Equal Opportunities Officer for female doctoral and postdoctoral researchers: 6 months
  2. Funding for (research) projects on gender studies (usually 1 year)

Funding objective:

  1. Final funding for doctorates and habilitations of women
  2. Follow-up funding for projects to improve the situation of women in the higher education system and gender mainstreaming

Funding amount:

  1. Transitional scholarships: €1,250/month
  2. Depending on the project; total annual volume €15,000

Important documents: Call for proposals

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