Ideas and Venture Fund
In 2024, for the first time, the IVF will be exclusively for researchers in the early stages of their careers. The aim of the Ideas and Venture Fund is to provide quick and uncomplicated funding for research projects that lay the foundations for the acquisition of third-party projects in individual funding programs. Measures eligible for funding include preliminary studies, preparatory workshops, and networking activities.
Funds are still available to support initiatives in the application phase for the funding of collaborations (e.g. SFBs, research groups or research training groups), which were previously also supported by the IVF. Please contact the colleagues in Dept. 4 Research Management and Funding.
Researchers who have a doctorate (up to 5 years after doctorate – parental leave etc. is considered accordingly) and whose employment at Universität Hamburg is secure for the planned duration of both the IVF project and submitting the subsequent grant proposal are eligible. Funding requests can be submitted for projects in the University’s emerging fields and profile initiatives. The funding amounts to €50,000 per project.
In future, the call will be issued twice a year.
Information about the next call
Who can apply?
Researchers who have a doctorate (up to 5 years after doctorate) and whose employment at Universität Hamburg is secure for the planned duration of both the IVF project and submitting the subsequent grant proposal are eligible.
Status of the funding measure
Next application opportunity scheduled for fall 2024.
How often is funding offered?
Twice a year
