Einstein Research Units enable the Berlin University Alliance to establish inter- and transdisciplinary research clusters in research areas of particular strategic relevance. The Einstein Foundation Berlin organizes the review process for applications; the funding decision is made by the Berlin University Alliance.
Eligibility: The Berlin University Alliance institutions (Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin, Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin) are eligible to apply. At least two of the above institutions have to cooperate in the envisioned Einstein Research Cluster. Applications are submitted via the Berlin University Alliance head office.
Funding period: Three years, with the option to apply for a two-year extension following a positive interim evaluation. A two-year preparation module is optional.
Volume: Up to €2 million per year, up to €400,000 per year for preparation modules. Funding for a preparation module is deducted from the total funding made available to a later Research Unit. Funds can be used to cover personnel expenses, directly incurred costs and investments (with the exception of construction costs).
Questions and answers about programmes und applications
Here you can find general questions and answers about programmes und applications.
Application Deadline
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Applications in the programme Einstein Research Unit can only be submitted via the office of the Berlin University Alliance. The review is mandatory; it is carried out on behalf of the Berlin University Alliance by the Einstein Foundation Berlin.
If you plan to submit an application, please contact the Berlin University Alliance office as early as possible. There you will also receive the application form.
Contact
Team Grants advisory and Processing
T: +49 (0)30 20370–261
M: antrag(at)einsteinfoundation.de
Funded fellows
Please find further information about funded Einstein Research Units here.
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