Internal Research Funding

The Faculty of Medicine, through the establishment of the Research Commission, aims to promote high-quality and internationally competitive research projects as well as new initiatives in order to sharpen the faculty’s research profile and strengthen its national and international competitiveness.

The funding instruments serve as a bridge to third-party funding applications, particularly for collaborative and clinical research projects. Within the framework of a competitive selection process, the Research Commission awards the funds under the leadership of the Vice Dean for Research and Early Career Researchers.

Application deadlines for submissions to the Research Commission:
Applications may be submitted no earlier than four weeks before the announced deadline. The deadlines are April 1 and October 1 of each year.

Document templates can be found at the bottom of this webpage.
IMPORTANT: Please note the revised policy from January 2026!

The program is aimed at early-career female researchers at the Faculty of Medicine who are currently undergoing specialist medical training or have already completed it and are pursuing a habilitation. The aim of the funding is to release selected researchers in the postdoctoral phase from clinical duties so that they can focus intensively on their research projects. The funding framework is designed in particular to support women with family responsibilities. The application deadline for this call is January 31, 2026.

Further information on the guidelines and required application documents can be found in the attached flyer as well as on our website:

https://www.medizin.hhu.de/gleichstellungsbeauftragte/qualifizierung-und-karriere

Johanna Klingbeil M.A.
Research Committee +49 211 81-04616
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Floor/room: 03.37

Members & meeting dates of the Research Commission

Early-career researchers

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Scholarship for Medical Students

The Faculty of Medicine awards scholarships twice a year to medical students for the completion of an experimental doctoral thesis, for a period of 6 to 12 months.

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Clinican Scientist Programm

By linking research and clinical practice, clinical questions reach research faster. Physicians with a doctorate engaged in research are supported in their projects during specialist training.

Medical Scientist Programm

The aim of this funding structure is to support early-career non-clinical researchers in pursuing their long-term research projects and thereby offer them a reliable and visible career path in medical research.

Funding for collaborative projects

Focus

Funding is available for establishing or developing research consortia (e.g. CRCs, research units, graduate schools). A concept or pre-proposal with idea, structure, and strategy is required. Application after consultation.

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Networking

Doctoral researchers can apply for funding for scientific collaborative projects. Networking funding requires a joint application by at least two researchers from different institutions.

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Early career support

Doctoral researchers can receive one-time seed funding if they have publication experience but have not yet acquired major third-party funding. The aim is to support profile development and prepare for future grant applications.

Integration

Newly appointed researchers and those returning after a longer career break are supported in their scientific re-entry. The aim is to ensure continuity in research and integration into the faculty’s focus areas.

Bonus for externally funded early-career research groups

Researchers who have successfully obtained funding for an early-career research group (e.g. Emmy Noether Programme) may apply for a one-time grant of €80,000 if the group is established at the faculty.

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Inventions & patents

You have a start-up idea or need support with application procedures for funding your research projects. Here you can find further information.

Submit final report

Funding recipients must submit a final report within 6 months after project completion, including publications and third-party funding. Learn more in the guidelines of the Research Commission and submit your application here.