KU specific research funding proFOR+
The KU offers funding possibilities for research start-ups and grants for research projects.
Eligible applicants for all proFOR+ funding lines are (junior) professors, postdoctoral (budget-financed) academic staff and “akademische (Ober)Räte” of the KU who are employed by the KU for at least six months after the measure to be funded.
Unfortunately, research assistants who are currently pursuing a doctorate cannot apply for proFOR+ funding themselves!
Financial support for doctoral projects, e.g., for travel to conferences, research stays abroad, conducting small studies or data collection, or similar, is the responsibility of the faculties and the supervising chairs or professorships, or must be obtained from other external sponsors.
Objective of the funding program
The internal research funding program proFOR+ is intended to help create suitable framework conditions for excellent research at the KU.
The objectives of the KU's internal research funding program proFOR+ in particular include:
- Explore and expand on strategic research topics
- Increase the acquisition of peer-reviewed third-party funding in the area of research
- Expand networking and international visibility as well as quality assurance in research
- Academic qualification and promotion of academic careers
Funding lines
proFOR+ research funding comprises the following funding lines:
- Funding line: Small Project Funding
- Funding line: Start-up funding for major peer-reviewed third-party funding applications
- Funding line: Exploration of new subject areas for profile development in the field of research
Application
It is recommended to only submit an application after prior consultation with the Research Service Center (ZFF).
The ZFF provides suitable information on the application process and the application documents required in each case. Applications are only submitted to the ZFF electronically (in PDF format by e-mail to forschungsfoerderung(at)ku.de).
Unless stipulated otherwise in the individual funding lines, applications can be submitted at any time.
Applications must be submitted to the ZFF with sufficient lead time for processing and assessment, usually at least six weeks before the desired start of the measure to be funded.
More information about funding conditions and funding lines can be found in the KU's intranet (access only for KU members).