To support junior researchers, Ulm University allocates funds from the University Allowance aquired through the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments.
The Graduate and Professional Trainig Center Ulm, ProTrainU, is responsible for the implementation of this measure.
Below you will find an overview of the various funding programmes.
Young Researchers' Science Day - additional funding for innovative research projects
ProTrainU gives young researchers from all faculties the opportunity to present themselves and their own project idea to the university public at the next Young Researchers' Science Day in October 2025.
The two best applications will be awarded by a jury and will receive the following funding amounts:
1st place: EUR 50,000
2nd place: EUR 30,000
Start-up funding A
For Start-up funding A the call for application will be in November with start of funding in March.
The maximum funding amount is EUR 30,000.
Start-up funding B
For Start-up funding B the call for application will be in November with start of funding in March.
The maximum amount is EUR 10,000.
Early Career Incubators
For Early Career Incubators the call for application will be in March with start of funding in July.
The maximum amount is EUR 100,000 for one year.
The funding period is 12 months.
Mobility Programme
The Mobility Programme is a continuous program to cover travel costs e.g. when participating in conferences.
You can hand in applications at any time but at least four weeks prior to your travel.
LGFG Scholarships
Doctoral scholarships under the Postgraduate Scholarships Act of the Land of Baden-Wuerttemberg (LGFG) are granted to highly qualified Phd students. The scholarship sum corresponds to similar amounts granted by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and may be supplemented with achild allowance.
Funding will be provided for up to three years.
Further grants for female researchers
Ulm University actively supports young female researchers to proceed in their scientific career. Personal counseling, special fellowships and support during pregnancy are offered. You will find detailed information in the
Grant Application
Applying for funding is an essential task for every scientist in order to finance your research.
Ulm University has established a structure to support members of the University in applying for external funding within the Center for Research Strategy and Support (Res.UL). If you have questions in regard to an individual proposal you can contact
Opportunity Week
Opportunity Week is an event within Ulm University that takes place from 14 to 18 July 2025. It is aimed at talented young researchers and doctoral candidates from all over the world and offers a platform to get to know the research environment at Ulm University as well as career and funding opportunities. The aim of the event is to connect national and international participants with the university's early career researchers and research institutions and to attract potential new members to the institutes and research areas.
