Through its funding programme, the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft supports external researchers wishing to work closely with industry with a view to turning their findings into practical applications. Fraunhofer currently runs 72 institutes and research institutions in Germany.

Who can apply?

Requirements for applicants include the following:

• outstanding scientists in the postdoc phase and application-oriented researchers from industry and business

• a project idea that shows a high degree of innovation and very good utilisation potential and that would be an excellent match with the strategy of a Fraunhofer institute

• joint application with the head of a Fraunhofer institute

What form does funding take?

The main scholarship benefits are as follows:

• a research budget of 2.5 million euros over a period of five years

• outstanding working conditions in fully-equipped Fraunhofer laboratories

• the chance to set up and run a new research group at a Fraunhofer institute

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications for projects due to start in June 2019 is 9 April 2019.

Terms and conditions of application

The terms and conditions of application can be found here:
www.fraunhofer.de > Research grant Fraunhofer Attract