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Einstein Professorship

The Einstein Foundations supports the Berlin universities and Charité – Universitätsmedizin in their efforts to recruit and retain pioneering scientists in Berlin. The funds provided by the Einstein Professorship program can be used to boost the respective institution’s budget.

  • Eligibility: The Berlin universities and Charité – Universitätsmedizin when negotiating new appointments or seeking to extend existing appointments.

  • Funding period: up to two years. The respective scientist will hold the title of “Einstein Professor” for the duration of the funding.

  • Volume: Depending on the requested funding volumen and rationale outlined in the submission; investments are limited to a maximum of €500.000 for equipment such as large-scale instruments; funding cannot be used to cover construction costs


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