Internal funding programs

Eligible to apply: Scientists of the University of Siegen, starting with postdocs
Funding subject: Initial funding of a third party project, Support of young researchers in case of a successful application
Funding goal: increase research activities and the volume of third-party funding to an above-average level in NRW
Amount of funding: variable, depending on the project
Important Documents (german): Richtlinien, Antrag

Eligible to apply: designated Professors at the University of Siegen
Funding subject:

• initial financing for the preparation of coordinated research projects in the application and funding phase
• If the application is successful, a personal allowance is granted for the spokesperson
• Granting of a research bonus and personal allowances in the event of successful recruitment
• Reduction of teaching load only in well justified cases

Funding goal: Increasing participation in coordinated programmes as a speaker university (DFG)
Amount of funding: after individual consultation with the university administration

Eligible to apply: Scientist at the University of Siegen, who have acquired a third-party funding
Funding subject: Bonus for third party funding
Funding goal: Rewarding active scientists and incentive for new research projects
Förderbetrag: The amount of funding depends on the type of third-party funding.
Wichtige Dokumente: Research Bonuses

Eligible to apply: Promovierende der Universität Siegen
Funding subject:

• Promotions Scholarship of Friends and sponsors of the University of Siegen: 1 scholarship for 2 years (Call gets published each year in spring)
• House of Young Talents/ Young Academy: 12 scholarships for 2 years

Funding goal: Support of Young Talents and increasing promotions at the University of Siegen
Amount of funding:

• Promotions Scholarship of Friends and sponsors of the University of Siegen: 1.600€/Month
• House of Young Talents/ Young Academy: 1.500€/Month+ Material grants

Important Documents: Guidelines Scholarship of the Friends and Sponsors of the University of Siegen (german), more information on the website of the HYT.

Eligible to apply: Master students of the University of Siegen
Funding subject: House of Young Talents/ Young Academy: 40 scholarships for 2 years
Funding goal: early support of young talents
Amount of funding: House of Young Talents/ Young Academy: 400 €/Month+ Material grants
Wichtige Dokumente: Further information can be found at the House of Young Talents

Eligible to apply:

1. Female doctoral candidates and postgraduate students
2. Scientists at the University of Siegen

Funding subject:

1. Transitional Financing of Doctoral or Teaching Candidates: 6 months
2. Funding of gender studies-related research: 1 year

Funding goal:

1. Promotion of doctoral and postdoctoral degrees for women
2. Financing of projects to improve the situation of women in the university system and gender mainstreaming

Amount of funding:

1. Transitional scholarships: 800€/Monat
2. Depending on the project; total annual volume 15,000€.

Important Documents: Tender