Helmholtz Calls for Applications
Calls for proposals for funding programs and scientific prizes coordinated by the Helmholtz Association's Head Office.
Open calls for applications
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Call for Proposals for Projects on the Quantum Use Challenge: Pushing the Boundaries of Quantum Tech for Applications
The Helmholtz Association invites proposals for joint research projects in the field of quantum use, aiming to expand the diverse research approaches of quantum technologies to include new, relevant…
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Submission deadline for applications: 30.4.2025
Helmholtz Investigator Groups
05.12.2024 - The Helmholtz Investigator Groups offer top international talents early scientific independence.
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Submission deadline for applications: 05.04.2025
Call for Joint Projects in Biomedical Engineering
The Helmholtz Association invites proposals for joint research projects in Biomedical Engineering, focusing on interdisciplinary innovations that deliver rapid solutions to medical challenges.
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Deadline for lab proposals: 03.03.2025
Helmholtz Water Safety and Security Initiative
With the launch of the Helmholtz Water Safety and Security Campaign, the Helmholtz Association is addressing the critical challenge of ensuring sustainable and secure water management in the face of…
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Submission deadline for applications: 01.02.2025
MTZ-Award
The prize, funded by the MTZ®stiftung, is aimed at scientists working in the research field of Helmholtz Health in the area of medically oriented systems biology or systems medicine. It serves as a…
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HELMHOLTZ-Doctoral Award
Through their scientific work, Helmholtz doctoral students contribute to solving the most pressing problems facing our society. The Helmholtz Association wants to inspire talented young researchers at…
Closed calls for applications
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Applications shall be submitted by November 14, 2024
Funding for innovative AI projects - Helmholtz AI Projects 2024 Call
The Helmholtz Association strengthens the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. To this end, it has created Helmholtz AI with the mission of fostering creativity in different fields…
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Submission deadline for applications: 31.10.2024
HELMHOLTZ Software Award
The Helmholtz Software Award emphasises the often underestimated contributions of software developers in the association.
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Submission deadline for applications: 27.09.2024
Helmholtz Enterprise - 1. Batch 2024
Helmholtz Enterprise (HE) is the internal program for spin-offs from the Helmholtz Association. The overall purpose of the program is to support scientists to work entrepreneurial and start a…
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Submission deadline for applications: 16.09.2024
Helmholtz Foundation Model Initiative
23.07.2024 - The Helmholtz Foundation Model Initiative (HFMI) is soliciting bids for a second round of projects.
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Submission deadline for applications: 12.08.2024
Funding of first-time professorial appointments of highly talented female scientists (W2/W3)
06.06.24 - Within the framework of the Joint Initiative for Research and Innovation, the Helmholtz Association is intensifying its efforts to attract and fund highly talented female scientists –…
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Submission deadline for applications: 31.07.2024
Helmholtz Distinguished Professorship – Call 2024
02.04.24 - Within the framework of the Joint Initiative for Research and Innovation, the Helmholtz Association is intensifying its efforts to attract outstanding female scientists from abroad to the…
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Submission deadline for applications: 30.07.2024
Helmholtz Imaging Projects – Call 2024
funded by the Helmholtz Initiative and Networking Fund
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Submission deadline for applications: 25.06.2024
HMC Project Call 2024
08.04.24 – Funding opportunities for innovative metadata projects.
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Submission deadline for applications: 15.03.2024
Call for proposals Helmholtz Excellence Networks
21.12.23 - By funding Helmholtz Excellence Networks, the Helmholtz research portfolio and particular strengths of the Association are to be strategically integrated into new Clusters of Excellence in…