Funding Lines

We promote outstanding and creative ideas in basic research in mathematics, computer science, and the natural sciences that have the potential to significantly advance science.

search Subject: Innovative projects in basic research
groups Target group: Researchers in the fields of mathematics, computer science and natural sciences
warning Application until September 16, 2025
euro Project funding between €100,000 and max. €500,000

The Innovative Science Communication funding line supports interdisciplinary projects that further develop science communication in the STEM field in Germany and break new ground in the process.

search Subject: Innovative science communication projects in the STEM field in Germany
groups Target group: Science communicators, journalists and researchers in the STEM field or in science communication research

Would you like to exchange ideas in an interdisciplinary group and develop pioneering research projects? Organize a Sandpit workshop on a topic of your choice in our Studio Villa Bosch! The Klaus Tschira Stiftung will cover all costs.

search Subject: Sandpit workshops at Studio Villa Bosch, Heidelberg
groups Target group: Researchers in the fields of natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science
schedule Funding period: June to November 2025
warning Application until February 28, 2025

We want to establish a network for Quantum Information and Gravity in the region of German-speaking countries to promote the development of a unified description of nature.

search Subject: Quantum Information and Gravity
groups Target group: Researchers in the fields of physics and mathematics
schedule Funding period: March 2025 - February 2029 (4 years)
calendar_month Event: Sandpit Workshop, November 11–12, 2024
warning Project applications possible from November 26 - December 20, 2024

Transporting electricity at room temperature without energy loss would be a technological breakthrough, and recent advances in materials science make it increasingly achievable. We want to drive this development forward.

search Subject: Further development of superconductor technology
groups Target group: Researchers in the fields of physics, mathematics, computer science and chemistry

We support innovative projects and research projects in the STEM education sector that make a long-term and sustainable contribution to improving educational opportunities and quality, promoting digital skills, strengthening social integration, and considering individual learning needs.

search Subject: Innovative projects and research projects in STEM education
groups Target group: Researchers and stakeholders in the (STEM) education sector
warning Earliest project start 8 months after application