Overview of the Foundations
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Adolf Haeuser-Foundation
The Foundation mainly supports scientific research in the form of scholarships, grants towards printing costs and to finance important trips or similar purposes. In general, three quarters of the foundation’s net income is to be used for scientific purposes and one quarter for sporting purposes. A board of trustees decides on how the funds are allocated.
In accordance with a decision by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees, no printing cost subsidies will be granted for dissertations.
Please use the form linked below to submit your application.
The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
Submission deadline: closed
Deutschlandstipendium of the University of Freiburg
With the Deutschlandstipendium, the university supports students who are expected to demonstrate outstanding academic and professional achievements with 300 € per month. The selection criteria for the Deutschlandstipendium can be divided into two parts:
- School or Academic Achievements
- Further selection criteria include social commitment and personal achievements, such as a student overcoming challenges or obstacles in his/her social or family background, and previous professional training or work experience
Students who are already enrolled at the University of Freiburg, as well as those who are starting first year or changing their course of study and will start studying at the University of Freiburg in the summer semester but are not yet enrolled can apply. Prospective students who are waiting to be admitted by the Foundation for University Admissions can also apply for the Deutschlandstipendium with their Abitur certificate.
Applications can usually be submitted in the spring of each year.
Dr. Heinrich Kircher-Foundation
Half of the net income of the foundation is used for scholarships and grants to support worthy students of the Faculty of Medicine and for the support and further training of qualified doctors. The other half is available for research purposes and is to be used to finance habilitation (post-doctoral qualification) theses, dissertations and other research work.
Please use the form linked below to submit your application. Notes on the reasons for the application (No. 1 in the form) and on the required attachments (No. 7 in the form):
- Please enclose the reasons for the application in the form of a cover letter with the application
- Instead of two expert opinions / statements, only one letter of endorsement is required (e.g. from the supervisor or working group leader)
- Certificates are not necessary
- Proof of income is not required
- Notification of the annual income tax adjustment is not required. If available, please enclose salary certificate and / or scholarship certificate
- Proof of all requested costs (flight, hotel, congress fee, etc.) must be enclosed. If no invoices are yet available, please enclose price inquiries (the costs must be visible/estimable for us)
The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
Please note the approval criteria linked below.
If the funds are used up before the end of the deadline, the call for applications will be closed at an earlier date.
Submission Deadline: closed
Dr. Kübler Chicken-Foundation // Area: Alzheimer's disease
The foundation promotes science and research in the field of Alzheimer’s disease.
A short project description (2-3 pages) and the applicant’s CV and list of publications are required for applications for funding in kind up to a maximum of 10 500 € each. There are no further formal requirements (e.g. application form). Please indicate the third-party funding account to which the funds are to be transferred in the event of funding (IBAN and third-party funding number). The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
Submission Deadline: closed
Dr. Lingel-Foundation
The annual net income is used to support and promote younger members of the Faculty of Medicine who are expected to perform above average in terms of knowledge and character. Only applicants “who have reached university studies through the usual educational path” should be considered in the form of scholarships and grants. Printing cost subsidies for dissertations will not be granted.
Please use the form linked below to submit your application. Notes on the reasons for the application (No. 1 in the form) and on the required attachments (No. 7 in the form):
- Please enclose the reasons for the application in the form of a cover letter with the application
- Instead of two expert opinions / statements, only one letter of endorsement is required (e.g. from the supervisor, working group leader)
- Certificates are not necessary
- Proof of income is not required
- Notification of the annual income tax adjustment is not required. If available, please enclose salary certificate and / or scholarship certificate
- Proof of all requested costs (flight, hotel, congress fee, etc.) must be enclosed. If no invoices are yet available, please enclose price inquiries (the costs must be visible/estimable for us)
The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
Please note the approval criteria linked below.
If the funds are used up before the end of the deadline, the call for applications will be closed at an earlier date.
Submission Deadline: closed
Edith von Kaulla-Foundation // Area: Blood Vessel and Blood Clotting Disorders
The foundation promotes science and research in the field of vascular and blood clotting disorders.
A project description and the applicant’s CV and list of publications are required for applications for funding in kind up to a maximum of 21 500 € each. There are no further formal requirements (e.g. application form). Please indicate the third-party funding account to which the funds are to be transferred in the event of funding (IBAN and third-party funding number). The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
Submission Deadline: closed
Elisabeth-Frickenhaus-Foundation
In accordance with the foundation’s statutes, the income is used to support socially-needy students in the form of short-term bridging scholarships. Furthermore, cultural activities of the University of Freiburg are to be supported. Subsidies for printing costs are not granted.
Please use the form linked below to submit your application.
The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
Submission Deadline: closed
Gödecke AG-Foundation // Area: Cardiology
The foundation supports guest lectures in the Faculty of Medicine with a focus on cardiology.
To apply, you will need to submit a letter of approximately one page explaining why the guest lecture is worthy of funding. Please also enclose a flyer or an invitation to the guest lecture. The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
If the funds are used up before the end of the deadline, the call for applications will be closed at an earlier date.
Submission Deadline: closed
Grünewald-Zuberbier-Foundation
The foundation’s income is used to fund scientists in the early stages of their careers at the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Biology for stays of several months or longer at foreign universities or foreign scientific institutions for the purpose of study, further education or scientific work. The total amount per application may not exceed 5 000 €.
Please use the form linked below to submit your application. Notes on the reasons for the application (No. 1 in the form) and on the required attachments (No. 7 in the form):
- Please enclose the reasons for your application in the form of a one- to two-page letter explaining your project.
- Instead of two expert opinions / statements, only one letter of endorsement is required (e.g. from the supervisor, working group leader)
- Certificates are not necessary
- Proof of income is not required
- Notification of the annual income tax adjustment is not required. If available, please enclose salary certificate and / or scholarship certificate
- Proof of all requested costs (flight, accommodation, etc.) must be enclosed. If no invoices are yet available, please enclose price inquiries (the costs must be comprehensible)
The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
If the funds are used up before the end of the deadline, the call for applications will be closed at an earlier date.
Submission Deadline: on request
Hermann O. Nuss and Maria A. Nuss-Foundation
The foundation supports scientific research in the field of medicine, research into the possibilities of curing ailments and diseases, improving the equipment (laboratory equipment) of the medical facilities of the University of Freiburg and promoting the exchange of students from the University of Freiburg with American colleges or universities.
Please use the form linked below to submit your application. Notes on the reasons for the application (No. 1 in the form) and on the required attachments (No. 7 in the form):
- Please enclose the reasons for the application in the form of a cover letter with the application
- Instead of two expert opinions / statements, only one letter of endorsement is required (e.g. from the supervisor, working group leader)
- Certificates are not necessary
- Proof of income is not required
- Notification of the annual income tax adjustment is not required. If available, please enclose salary certificate and / or scholarship certificate
- Proof of all requested costs (flight, hotel, congress fee, etc.) must be enclosed. If no invoices are yet available, please enclose price inquiries (the costs must be visible/estimable for us)
The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
Please note the approval criteria linked below.
If the funds are used up before the end of the deadline, the call for applications will be closed at an earlier date.
Submission Deadline: closed
Hoffmann-La Roche-Foundation
The Foundation promotes the exchange of scientific experience in the field of medical research at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Freiburg. In particular, it supports:
- Further training for scientists from the Faculty of Medicine at external clinics and institutes in Germany and abroad (e.g. to learn new methods)
- Invitations to external researchers for laboratory visits, lectures and similar events in Freiburg
- Conference visits by Freiburg researchers, if their own contributions in the form of posters or presentations are available (travel, accommodation, conference fee if applicable)
The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
Please use the form linked below to submit your application. The approval and billing criteria can be found in the document linked below.
(The form for preparing a final report, including travel expense report, following the grant can also be found linked below).
If the funds are used up before the end of the deadline, the call for applications will be closed at an earlier date.
Submission Deadline: closed
Maria Anna Loos-Foundation // Field: Holistic Medicine
The purpose of the foundation is to promote science and research, education and training in the field of holistic medicine.
In particular, small scholarships for students, smaller research projects, support for the awarding of prizes and grants for the publication of scientific works can be funded.
Please use the form linked below to submit your application. Notes on the reasons for the application (No. 1 in the form) and on the required attachments (No. 7 in the form):
- Please enclose the reasons for the application in the form of a cover letter with the application
- Instead of two expert opinions / statements, only one letter of endorsement is required (e.g. from the supervisor, working group leader,)
- Certificates are not necessary
- Proof of income is not required
- Notification of the annual income tax adjustment is not required. If available, please enclose salary certificate and / or scholarship certificate
- Proof of all requested costs (flight, hotel, congress fee, etc.) must be enclosed. If no invoices are yet available, please enclose price inquiries (the costs must be visible/estimable for us)
The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
Please note the approval criteria linked below.
If the funds are used up before the deadline, the call for applications will be closed at an earlier date.
Submission Deadline: closed
Maria Ladenburger-Foundation // Area: Clinical Traineeships in Developing Countries (on request)
The Faculty of Medicine allocates funds to support clinical traineeships in developing countries. The funds provided are intended to benefit students who would like to complete a clinical traineeship in a developing country but need financial support to do so. Persons who already receive financial support from another source are excluded from the funding. The Foundation Officer of the Faculty of Medicine decides on the allocation of funds. A maximum of 2 000 € can be applied for per application. Further information is available on request.
Submission Deadline: On request
Mattern-Foundation // Area: Cancer Diseases
The foundation promotes science, research and education at the University of Freiburg in the field of cancer. This is done in particular by funding research projects, travel grants, grants for the publication of scientific works or the granting of scholarships for students and doctoral candidates.
A short project description (2-3 pages) and the applicant’s CV and list of publications are required for applications for funding in kind (research projects) up to a maximum of 9 550 €. There are no further formal requirements (e.g. application form). Please indicate the third-party funding account to which the funds are to be transferred in the event of funding (IBAN and third-party funding number).
For all other applications (travel grants, printing costs, scholarships), please use the application form linked below.
Notes on the reasons for the application (No. 1 in the form) and on the required attachments (No. 7 in the form):
- Please enclose the reasons for the application in the form of a cover letter with the application
- Instead of two expert opinions / statements, only one letter of endorsement is required (e.g. from the supervisor, working group leader)
- Certificates are not necessary
- Proof of income is not required
- Notification of the annual income tax adjustment is not required. If available, please enclose salary certificate and / or scholarship certificate
- Proof of all requested costs (flight, hotel, congress fee, etc.) must be enclosed. If no invoices are yet available, please enclose price inquiries (the costs must be visible/estimable for us)
The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
Please note the approval criteria linked below.
If the funds are used up before the deadline, the call for applications will be closed at an earlier date.
Submission Deadline: 15 September 2026
Müller-Fahnenberg-Foundation // Area: Cancer Diseases
The purpose of the foundation is, among other things, to promote research in the field of cancer and other unexplored diseases. The foundation’s purpose is ensured in particular by awarding study and research grants and scholarships.
The heads of research groups at the theoretical institutes and clinics are eligible to apply. The earmarked grants from the foundation’s assets are only granted to the responsible university institution and not directly to the staff member entrusted with a specific research project. The applications must therefore also be signed by the director of the respective university institution.
Notes on the application:
- The application volume can be up to 15 000 € per application.
- The following documents must be submitted as application documents: short justification / project description (5-10 pages), curriculum vitae of the applicant, publication list of the applicant for the last 5 years with indication of the impact factors (only original works; please do not list or clearly indicate works that have only been submitted and have not yet been published),
- In the case of applications for the procurement of equipment, the assumption of follow-up costs must be clarified and secured in advance.
- Only those procurements will be financed from foundation funds that have been expressly listed and approved in the application; i.e. the applications must be complete. Any existing rebates, discounts and VAT must be listed in a cost breakdown in the application.
- Note: It is not sufficient to attach any existing offers to the application. Please also note that costs such as delivery and packaging may not be included in the final amount. If these costs are not to be borne by the department, they must be included in the list.
- Please indicate the third-party funding account to which the funds are to be transferred in the event of funding (IBAN and third-party funding number).
The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
Submission Deadline: 15 September 2026
Prof. Dr. Dr. Sabine Freifrau von Kleist – Foundation
The purpose of the foundation is to support scientists in the early stages of their careers at the Faculty of Medicine; in particular, scientific travel by qualified students (doctoral candidates) and scientists is to be supported. The realization of the foundation’s purpose can be ensured in particular by awarding scholarships and research grants as well as travel allowances for the presentation of own results at congresses. Scholarships can be awarded on a one-off or monthly basis.
Please use the form linked below to submit your application. Notes on the reasons for the application (No. 1 in the form) and on the required attachments (No. 7 in the form):
- Please enclose the reasons for the application in the form of a cover letter with the application
- Instead of two expert opinions / statements, only one letter of endorsement is required (e.g. from the supervisor, working group leader)
- Certificates are not necessary
- Proof of income is not required
- Notification of the annual income tax adjustment is not required. If available, please enclose salary certificate and / or scholarship certificate
- Proof of all requested costs (flight, hotel, congress fee, etc.) must be enclosed. If no invoices are yet available, please enclose price inquiries (the costs must be visible/estimable for us)
The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
Please note the approval criteria linked below.
If the foundation funds are used up before the end of the deadline, the call for applications will be closed at an earlier date.
Submission Deadline: closed
Just Foundation for the Promotion of Young Clinical Researchers (on request)
The foundation supports medical scientists in the early stages of their careers in two ways:
- The W. Proctor Harvey Prize, endowed with 2 500 €, is awarded annually and presented by the Rector of the University of Freiburg during the ceremonial opening of the academic year. The four Medical Directors of the University Heart Center Bad Krozingen are eligible to nominate candidates.
- The Ludwig Heilmeyer Scholarship, endowed with a maximum of 10 000 €, is awarded to talented scientists at an early career stage for particularly important research projects, including doctoral or postdoctoral theses. The scholarship can also be awarded as a return grant for academics returning home from abroad. The scholarship is awarded at the annual meeting of the University Heart Center Bad Krozingen:
Further information is available on request.
Wilhelm Seiter-Foundation // Area: cancer, lung disease, glaucoma
In accordance with the foundation’s statutes, the proceeds are used to combat cancer, lung disease and glaucoma.
A short project description (2-3 pages) and the applicant’s CV and list of publications are required for applications for third-party funding upto a maximum of 1 500 €. Please indicate the third-party funding account to which the funds are to be transferred in the event of funding (IBAN and third-party funding number). The application must be submitted in electronic form (1 PDF file by e-mail). Submission in paper form is not necessary.
If the funds are used up before the end of the deadline, the call for applications will be closed at an earlier date.
Submission Deadline: extended until 15 September 2026
Scientific Society
The Scientific Society supports “scientific workers” at the University of Freiburg with, among others, material and travel grants as well as printing subsidies.
The prerequisite for a grant is that the application is submitted on time and approved by the Board of Directors or Board of Trustees. Approval of an application is based only on its quality.
Applications of up to 1 500 € are reviewed monthly (except August) and should be submitted by the beginning of the month. Decisions on applications of a higher amount (up to 5 000 €) are made twice a year at the meetings of the Board of Trustees.
