START Program - Apply now!

The program is aimed at young researchers with little or no experience in applying for project funding. It includes the funding of a clearly formulated research project over a maximum of 2 years.

The program comprises two funding lines; the “small proposal” and the “full proposal”. Depending on the funding line, the maximum funding limit is €25,000 (small application) or €160,000 (full application).

The aim of the program is to enable young researchers to gain experience in project planning, application and implementation and to create the personal prerequisites for applying for extramural funding, e.g. from the DFG.

Prerequisite for the minor application is a doctorate or, for natural scientists or members of other non-medical disciplines, equivalent achievements (diploma, master's degree) are sufficient. For the full proposal, a Q1 publication and 1-2 co-authorships are also required.

Deadline for submission is January 15, 2025

Applications can only be submitted via the START portal. This is open for submissions from 01.12.2024.

All information can be found on the website of the Faculty of Medicine or here.

Please note the statutes of the START program.