Advice for third-party funded projects
We support your research
As a leading research university, FAU is keen to provide its scientists and scholars with the best possible support in initiating and carrying out research projects. Support is provided both by the University as a whole and by the faculties, covering all steps in the application process from giving advice on funding, to providing support and start-up funding during the application process and all the way to the initial project phase. Events are held regularly giving information on the individual funding providers and programs. You will find an overview of the various services and points of contact on the following pages.
Searching for funding
The links below redirect you to databases containing information on the current calls for proposals of the most important third-party funding providers and to other funding databases.
- DFG funding programs
- BMBF calls for proposals
- EU Funding and Tenders Portal
- Advice from the German government on research and innovation (German)
- German government’s research database (German): Programs offered by the German government, the federal states and the EU
- Foundation search engine of the Association of German Foundations (German)
- DAAD scholarship database
- ELFI – Electronic Research Funding Information System
Specialist advice at the Faculties
For initial questions with regard to your research project, you can contact the advisors at your faculty directly.
Funding consultation and proposal drafting
The application process for collaborative applications can seem complex and confusing at first glance. We can help you during this process.
Support with administrative and legal matters
We offer advice and support for all issues related to third-party funding and related legal affairs.