preparation and application for third-party funded projects
Aim „By offering a seed funding, the University of Cologne intends to support its researchers in the preparation and application for third-party funded projects. The program is open to all fields of research. Proposals for coordinated programs and cooperative projects are funded, i.e. collaborative projects with several Principal Investigators (PI), whereby the PI of the University of Cologne acts as coordinator. Individual proposals are not funded. Consultation with the responsible project manager of Division 7 Patricia Hoff is obligatory for applicants.“
Target Group scientists at the University of Cologne
Duration as requested
Funding The seed funding is designed for coordination activities for projects that are already well elaborated. Preliminary scientific work will not be funded. Applications may be submitted for e.g. personnel, material and travel expenses. To cover the costs for on-site reviews (such as catering, printing costs, etc.) of Collaborative Research Centres/Transregios, Research Training Groups and Research Units of the DFG, a lump-sum subsidy can be applied for: - Collaborative Research Centres/Transregios: € 4,000 - Research Training Groups and Research Units: € 1,000
Deadline proposals for DFG CRC, FOR or GK: at any time all other proposals: 10 January 2026 (3 cut-off dates annually)
Further information website of Division 7 Research Management Seed funding of the University of Cologne Contact: Patricia Hoff, Division 7 Research Management, Dept. 71 Analysis and Consulting Services, email: anschubfinanzierung@verw.uni-koeln.de, phone: 0221 / 470-537
