Klaus Tschira Stiftung

The Klaus Tschira Stiftung

We fund natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science – with a focus on research, education, and science communication.

Funding

We are active both operatively and in funding. This means that we realize projects of our own while we also provide funding – upon application and positive evaluation.

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06. February 2025

Organize a sandpit workshop at Studio Villa Bosch

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04. February 2025

The Kavli Foundation, Klaus Tschira Foundation, and Kevin Wells launch research project on Next-Generation Superconductors

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28. November 2024

Facts, Fakes and General Dumbing Down: Handling Misinformation and Disinformation

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Explore Science

"Explore Science" the science experience days for children and young people take place in Mannheim, Bremen and on the island of Mainau. Preschoolers, school children, families, and anyone who has retained their curiosity can explore, experiment, and try things out for themselves.

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Heidelberg Institute for Theoretical Studies

The HITS conducts basic research in the natural sciences, mathematics and computer science, processing, structuring and analyzing large, complex amounts of data and developing computer-aided methods and software.

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KlarText Prize for Science Communication

"What did you actually do in your doctoral thesis?" - The answer to this question is the subject of KlarText, the prize for science communication.

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Jugend präsentiert

Jugend präsentiert promotes the presentation skills of pupils in science and math classes. This helps them to communicate scientific topics in a clear and understandable way, not only in school but also beyond.

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Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology

The HeiGIT aims to transfer knowledge and technology from basic geoinformatics research into practice. This includes the analysis of large amounts of data or the use of geodata in disaster situations.

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National Institute for Science Communication

If science is to reach many people, it must be understandable and accessible. At the National Institute for Science Communication, scientists learn how the interaction between themselves, media professionals and society can be successful.

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Forscherstation

The Forscherstation enables kindergarten and elementary school professionals to engage children in science. The goal is to strengthen the skills of educators and teachers and to inspire them to discover the science of the world together with children.

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Heidelberg Laureate Forum

Ein Netzwerktreffen besonderer Art ist das Heidelberg Laureate Forum, bei dem sich jährlich Preisträgerinnen und Preisträger der höchsten Auszeichnungen der Mathematik und Informatik mit ausgewählten Nachwuchswissenschaftler:innen aus aller Welt austauschen.

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Science Media Center

Serious science should have a stronger voice in the media. The Science Media Center Germany (SMC) offers media professionals free, fast and reliable evidence and facts from research.

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