Network scheme

LIGHT Connect

Project funding within the application process for coordinated funding programs
Network scheme
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Objective

LIGHT intends to establish structure-building research and teaching programs that significantly shape the profile of the University of Jena. Therefore, LIGHT Connect supports initiatives that enable broadening the range of topics and strengthening thematic innovation.

In particular, existing top-level research is to be linked to new research structures and research areas between the LIGHT, LIFE and LIBERTY profiles.

Funding content

Researchers of the LIGHT profile can apply for funding within the application process to establish new research structures. The focus is on supporting new coordinated funding program initiatives on advanced stage, so that the submission of a funding proposal is planned within a maximum of 18 months. LIGHT Connect provides a flexible budget for proposal preparation for submitting a new coordinated DFG funding program (CRC, RTG, IRTG, FOR or similar). The funded initiatives should have a clear thematic link to LIGHT; the planned applicant consortium should consist mainly of researchers from the LIGHT profile.

Funding amount

Up to 20,000 € per initiative.

Submission of proposals

Detailed information about submission modalities can be found on the previous page:

Funding program of the LIGHT profile