NEW: Starting this winter semester, we will be organizing the "Funding Days" together with RU Bochum.
Date Funding Days: 2nd – 6th of February, 2026
In the winter semester, the Funding Days will focus on EU funding. In addition, insights into the German funding landscape will be provided. For one week, digital events will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the variety of national and international funding opportunities. We will introduce you to the main funding institutions and explain the most important programs and formats. We offer a diverse program of short presentations and one-hour sessions. All sessions will include ample time for questions and discussion.
Programm
Zielgruppen: Postdocs, Junior Faculty, Professuren
Der EIC (European Innovation Council) im EU-Forschungsrahmenprogramm Horizon Europe dient der Förderung von Projekten mit radikal neuen, bahnbrechenden Ideen. Im Fokus steht das Potenzial, neue Märkte zu schaffen oder bestehende Märkte grundlegend zu verändern. Einen Überblick über die verschiedenen Formate und geförderten Innovationsschritte bietet dieser Vortrag.
Referent: Dr. Felix Stehle, TU Dortmund
Target groups: everyone
In this overview, you will learn about the logic and possibilities of third-party funding as well as the most important formats and funding sources. We also take an excursion into the world of funding databases. Speaker: Dr. Sabine Hunze, TU Dortmund University
Speaker: Dr. Sabine Hunze, TU Dortmund University
Zielgruppe: Postdocs, Junior Faculty, Professuren
Horizon Europe eröffnet vielfältige Chancen für Forschungs- und Innovationsprojekte im Verbund. Erhalten Sie in diesem Vortrag einen kompakten Überblick über Förderbedingungen, zentrale Anforderungen und strategische Ansatzpunkte für erfolgreiche Verbundvorhaben.
Referent*innen: Petra Peter, David Ellerbrake, Dr. Darius Harwardt, TU Dortmund
Target groups: doctoral candidates in advanced stages, postdocs, professors
DFG Individual Research Grants are the most popular funding option in Germany due to their high degree of flexibility: Researchers from all disciplines can apply and tailor their individual projects to the DFG's modular funding system. A DFG Individual Research Grant is suitable as an entry point into third-party funding for early-career researchers and also allows experienced researchers to carry out projects in basic research. In this presentation, you will get an overview of the grant objectives and the application process as well as practical tips for your application.
Speaker: Dr. Stefanie Gottuck, TU Dortmund University
Zielgruppen: Postdocs, Junior Faculty, Professuren
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) fördern die internationale, interdisziplinäre und sektorübergreifende Mobilität sowie die Karriereentwicklung von Forschenden durch exzellente Ausbildungs- und Forschungsprogramme. Im Rahmen des Kompaktvortrags erhalten Sie einen Einblick in die verschiedenen Formate.
Speaker: Dr. Julia Lönnendonker
Zielgruppe: Professuren
Wir beleuchten die koordinierten Verbundprojekte der DFG und zeigen auf, für wen die einzelnen Formate passen und was für eine Antragstellung notwendig ist. Die Formate Sonderforschungsbereiche (SFB), Graduiertenkolleg (GRK) und Forschungsgruppen (FOR) und ihre Sonderformen werden erläutert und diskutiert.
Referent: Dr. Felix Stehle, TU Dortmund
Target group: postdocs, junior faculty, professors
In this compact information event, scientists from all disciplines will receive a quick overview of the ERC funding lines – the European Commission's excellence funding – including key selection criteria, first steps for applying, and a short Q&A session. Ideal for anyone considering an ERC application or who would like to better assess their chances.
Speakers/responsible parties: EU Team of the Research Support Office, Ruhr University Bochum
Target group: postdocs, junior faculty, professors
In addition to the compact event in the morning, researchers who have already successfully obtained an ERC grant will share their experiences in the afternoon. The event also offers the opportunity to talk to other researchers about the ERC and their experiences to date.
Speakers/responsible parties: EU Team of the Research Support Office, Ruhr University Bochum
Target group: Postdocs, Junior Faculty, Professors
How and where can you get funding to collaborate in research and start building up a network? Which funding formats are suitable for working with researchers abroad? In this event, you will get an overview on funding formats to build up national and international networks for your research topics.
Speaker: Dr. Darius Harwardt, TU Dortmund University
If you have any questions or require further information , please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Felix Stehle: