Please refer to the information on the respective funding lines for the maximum funding amounts for projects.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
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1. Is there a maximum funding amount?
2. Are there deadlines for submitting projects?
3. Which areas of research are not eligible for funding?
4. What are the possible project durations?
5. What is the procedure for a pitch?
6. How should the slides for a pitch be designed?
7. At what career stage are individuals eligible to apply in the field of research?
8. Can applicants apply to other funding bodies at the same time?
9. Can a project receive funding from multiple institutions?
10. Who can I contact if I have any questions?
11. Who is responsible for projects already in progress?
12. Are travel expenses covered within a project?
13. Is it necessary to submit a certificate of exemption?
14. Can project partners from abroad receive direct funding?
15. Can personnel costs be claimed?
16. Are overhead costs reimbursed (flat-rate overhead fee)?
1. Is there a maximum funding amount?
2. Are there deadlines for submitting projects?
Please refer to the information on the respective funding lines for any deadlines for submitting funding applications.
3. Which areas of research are not eligible for funding?
We fund interdisciplinary, innovative basic research in mathematics, computer science, and the natural sciences (physics, chemistry, and biology), including areas related to medicine. However, the focus must not be on medical research. Accordingly, purely medical projects or clinical studies are not eligible for funding.
4. What are the possible project durations?
Project durations are based on requirements and must correspond to the demands and scope of the project.
5. What is the procedure for a pitch?
A pitch is a virtual presentation by the applicant, in which the project is presented using slides. Participants include employees of the Klaus Tschira Foundation and experts. A pitch lasts approximately 60 minutes (5 minutes for introductions, 30 minutes for the project presentation, and 25 minutes for Q&A). Applicants will receive all relevant information by email in good time.
6. How should the slides for a pitch be designed?
You can find information on this under “Information for applicants.”
7. At what career stage are individuals eligible to apply in the field of research?
Individuals with a doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) who have an existing or imminent institutional affiliation are eligible to apply.
8. Can applicants apply to other funding bodies at the same time?
Yes, parallel applications to other funding bodies are permitted. However, applicants should disclose this when submitting their application.
9. Can a project receive funding from multiple institutions?
Yes, parallel funding from other funding bodies is possible. However, these funding bodies should be named in the application. It is also important to inform KTS which specific areas of the project are covered by other funding bodies and to explain why parts of the project should be funded by KTS.
10. Who can I contact if I have any questions?
The funding guidelines list the relevant program managers, who will be happy to help you with any questions you may have about the content. For administrative matters, please contact us at antrag@klaus-tschira-stiftung.de. You can also find an overview of our team here: Team – Klaus Tschira Foundation.
11. Who is responsible for projects already in progress?
| Topic | Contact |
| Funding Schedule | KTS.fibu@kta.email |
| Funding Request | mittelanforderung@klaus-tschira-stiftung.de |
| Statements of use | KTS.fibu@kta.email |
| Communication/Logo | kommunikation@klaus-tschira-stiftung.de |
| Other | antrag@klaus-tschira-stiftung.de |
For more information, please refer to the >Terms and Conditions for Orders and Approvals<.
12. Are travel expenses covered within a project?
For more information, please refer to the >Terms and Conditions for Orders and Approvals<.
13. Is it necessary to submit a certificate of exemption?
As a rule, German state universities fulfill the purpose of promoting education and research as central social tasks. Unlike non-profit organizations, however, they do not have a notice of exemption. If you work at such a university and the activity to be funded is not contract research but basic research, an application can be made regardless of whether a notice of exemption exists.
14. Can project partners from abroad receive direct funding?
This will be examined on a case-by-case basis. This examination may take several months.
15. Can personnel costs be claimed?
In addition to material costs, personnel costs for the duration of your project can also be claimed.
For more information, please refer to the >Terms and Conditions of Contract and Approval<.
16. Are overhead costs reimbursed (flat-rate overhead fee)?
We are happy to reimburse overhead costs of 10% upon request. Please justify the overhead costs in the short application by providing examples of items (e.g., room costs, IT infrastructure costs, office supplies, etc.).
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