Daimler and Benz Foundation: Funding for research projects in the disciplines of computer science, applied mathematics, and biosciences

The Daimler and Benz Foundation supports in its current call for proposals, under the “Research Forum” funding line, research projects in the disciplines of computer science, applied mathematics, and biosciences.

The projects should be characterized by scientific originality and practical relevance and should in the short term be capable of making an effective contribution to solving pressing issues in society.

For a research project, independent research group leaders who are in permanent or temporary employment at a university or non-profit non-university research institution in Germany for the entire duration of a project can apply for funding of up to € 150,000. In addition to professors, junior professors and “Habilitanden” (candidates for lecturing positions), applications can also be made by scientists who have completed their doctorates and have experience in leadership. In particular, this group includes postdoctoral researchers who are at an advanced stage of their scientific careers and already lead their own research groups. The application must clearly indicate the current status of the applicant and explicitly state his or her leadership role – for example as it appears on the website of the applicant’s institution of employment.

Only one application may be submitted per applicant. However, an applicant may collaborate in further projects. Applications from research institutions that do not conduct research themselves (e.g. associations or other such alliances) cannot be taken into consideration. The project applied for should be completed within a period of at least one and at most three years. Several institutions and companies (also from abroad) may be involved in the project; however, the Foundation only provides funding to non-profit scientific institutions.

Applications may be submitted by 31 August 2026.

Further information may be found here.