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.
Funding Programmes
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.
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.
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