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Funding program of LIFE

Current funds & awards within LIFE
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Funds by the LIFE profile:

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LIFE "Connect"

The LIFE “Connect” funds enable the development of scientific projects that have to potential for successful application for third-party funding. New cooperations between researchers of different groups, institutes and disciplines shall be established to stimulate top-level research.

  • Applicants: researchers at any career stage (doctoral researchers to Professors)
  • Deadline: 30.09.2024
  • Funding: 15.000 €/ 20.000 €/ 25.000 €

Please find all information under LIFE "Connect"pdf, 87 kb

Application form LIFE "Connect" pdf, 141 kb · de

Illustration LIFE-Conference Fund

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LIFE "Conference"

Do you want to create opportunities for scientific conversations? The LIFE “Conference” funds will support your planned conference. During the conference, a LIFE satellite event such as a panel discussion or a world café related to the conference topic must be implemented.

  • Applicants: all researchers at the FSU or UKJ within the life sciences
  • Deadline: none - application possible at any time (at least 3 months before the conference)
  • Funding: max. 2.000 €

Please find all information under  LIFE "Conference"pdf, 81 kb

LIFE "Assist"-Fund

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LIFE "Assist"

Our support ensures that you can continue your research even in difficult times. Fast and uncomplicated – so you can focus on other things! This fund helps with unexpected expenses due to illness, pregnancy, or equipment breakdowns that other funding sources do not cover. A co-payment of 25% of the costs is required, and for young researchers, additional support from the chair is expected.

  • Applicants: alle Forscher an der FSU oder UKJ aus den Bereichen der Lebenswissenschaften und Medizin, welche dort beschäftigt oder eingeschrieben sind
  • Deadline: none - application possible at any time
  • Funding: up to 75 % of the expenses (max. 10.000 €)

Please find all information under LIFE "Asisst"pdf, 79 kb

LIFE Talent Award - Recognition for Excellence in Life Sciences

LIFE Talent Award

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The LIFE Talent Award 2024 honors outstanding achievements in the life sciences, supporting early-career researchers with a focus on innovation, scientific excellence, and societal impact.

  • Eligibility: Early-career researchers in life sciences at Friedrich Schiller University Jena or affiliated local institutions (including Jena University Hospital).
  • Award Amount: €5,000 per category
  • Categories:
    • Doctoral research
    • Postdoctoral research
    • Independent research (habilitation candidates & junior faculty, non-tenured)
  • Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
  • Required Documents: Cover letter addressing criteria (max. 2 pages), CV with publication list, and recommendation letter (for doctoral candidates & postdocs).

Winners will be announced in early 2025 and participate in LIFE outreach initiatives (social media, website features, interviews).

Your point of contact:

Dania Rose-Sperling, Dr
Scientific Coordinator | LIFE profile
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