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Funding organisations and foundations

Whether scholarships, research cooperation or international exchange programs - numerous institutions and foundations promote academic engagement and cross-border exchange. This overview shows you which funding opportunities are available and who can support you on your educational journey. It is aimed at students, researchers and university staff in Germany and Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe - and anyone who is curious about international perspectives.
 

Science & Research

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

International research stays of excellent scientists in Germany. (external link, opens in a new window)

Bavarian Research Alliance (BayFOR)

Advice and support for EU research funding in Bavaria. (external link, opens in a new window)

Bavarian Transformation and Research Foundation

Promotes application-orientated research projects in Bavaria. (external link, opens in a new window)

Bayer Foundations

Support programs in science, education and social commitment. (external link, opens in a new window)

German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU)

Promotes environmental internships in Central and East Europe. (external link, opens in a new window)

German Research Foundation (DFG)

Central self-governing organisation of science for research funding in Germany. (external link, opens in a new window)

“Fazit” Foundation

Promotes scientific publications and research projects. (external link, opens in a new window)

Fritz Thyssen Foundation

Promotion of research in the humanities, social and biomedical sciences. (external link, opens in a new window)

Daimler and Benz Foundation

Promotes interdisciplinary research projects with societal relevance. (external link, opens in a new window)

Haniel Foundation

Promotes international education and value orientation in management. (external link, opens in a new window)

Hans Rudolf Foundation

Supports “young, ambitious students who are in need” studying in Munich (or other cities) (external link, opens in a new window)

Max Weber Foundation

Promotes research in the humanities in an international context. (external link, opens in a new window)

Robert Bosch Foundation

Promotes healthcare, education, international understanding and society cohesion. (external link, opens in a new window)

Volkswagen Foundation

Private research funding for innovative and interdisciplinary scientific projects. (external link, opens in a new window)

ZEIT Foundation Bucerius

Supports education, science, art and cultural projects. (external link, opens in a new window)

Society & Politics

Alfred Töpfer Foundation

Supports projects in the fields of culture, science, education and nature conservation, including the special concern of European understanding. (external link, opens in a new window)

Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung

Political foundation focussing on democracy, education and international cooperation. (external link, opens in a new window)

Friedrich Naumann Foundation

Liberal foundation for the promotion of freedom and human rights worldwide. (external link, opens in a new window)

Hanns-Seidel-Foundation

Political foundation focussing on political education and international cooperation. (external link, opens in a new window)

Hans Böckler Foundation

DGB* development organisation with a focus on co-determination and social justice. *(Confederation of German Trade Unions) (external link, opens in a new window)

Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung

Green political foundation focussing on ecology, democracy and human rights. (external link, opens in a new window)

Hertie Foundation

Promotes projects in the areas of neuroscience & democracy. (external link, opens in a new window)

Konrad Adenauer Foundation

Political foundation that promotes international co-operation and democracy. (external link, opens in a new window)

Körber-Stiftung

Initiatives to promote international dialogue and historical-political education. (external link, opens in a new window)

International Cooperation

Foundation Brücke/Most

Promotes cultural exchange between Germany, the Czech Republic, and other central European countries. (external link, opens in a new window)

German-Polish Science Foundation (DPWS)

Promotes German-Polish scientific cooperation projects. (external link, opens in a new window)

German-Czech Future Fund

Promotes projects of understanding and cooperation between Germany and the Czech Republic. (external link, opens in a new window)

Human Frontiers Science Program

Program to promote international collaboration in basic research focused on the life sciences.  (external link, opens in a new window)

Open Society Foundation

Advocates for human rights, democracy and education worldwide. (external link, opens in a new window)

Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA)

Promotes international mobility and academic cooperation with Poland. (external link, opens in a new window)

Foundation for German-Polish Cooperation

Promotes civil society and cultural projects between Germany and Poland. (external link, opens in a new window)

Southeast Europe Association

Promotes scientific exchange with countries in Southeastern Europe. (external link, opens in a new window)

Foundation “Von Werkstatt zu Werkstatt”

Christian funding initiative for exchange programs in the skilled crafts sector. (external link, opens in a new window)

West-Eastern Encounters Foundation

Promotion of projects for understanding between Western and Eastern Europe, the South Caucasus, Central Asia or the Baltic States. (external link, opens in a new window)

Scholarship programs

Escopial Foundation "Cusanuswerk"

The Catholic Church's scholarship organisation for students and doctoral candidates. (external link, opens in a new window)

Evangelisches Studienwerk e.V. Villigst

Organisation of the Protestant churches in Germany for the promotion of gifted students. (external link, opens in a new window)

GFPS scholarships for Poland and the Czech Republic

Scholarships for study visits to Poland and the Czech Republic. (external link, opens in a new window)

KAAD Catholic Academic Service for Foreigners: Eastern Europe Program

Scholarship organization of the Catholic Church in Germany for postgraduates and academics from (developing) countries in Eastern and South-Eastern Europe. (external link, opens in a new window)

Schwarzkopf Foundation - Travel grants

Education and travel grants (external link, opens in a new window)

Foundation “sdw” Stiftung der Deutschen Wirtschaft

Promotes high-performing students with an entrepreneurial spirit. (external link, opens in a new window)

German Academic Scholarship Foundation

Germany's largest, oldest and most prestigious scholarship foundation for young people with outstanding talents. (external link, opens in a new window)

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