Promotion of female Researchers
Funding programs designed specifically for female scientists pursue the aim of supporting gender equality, sustainably improving the representation of women at all qualification levels in the science system, and increasing the number of female scientists in top positions in the science sector.
Below you will find a selection of possible external funding institutions for the Promotion of female Researchers. This is not a complete listing, just selected examples.
Please note our GA funding program: Maria Reiche Postdoctoral Fellowships
Daimler-Benz-Foundation (Website in German only)
Eligibility / academic Field: Engineering Sciences
Type of funding: 10,000 Euro Bertha Benz Prize to a young engineer who has created social added value with the results of her dissertation.
Frankfurter Stiftung: maecenia foundation for women in science and arts
Eligibility / academic Field: women in science and arts
Type of funding: Project funding for female postgraduates and professors
Robert Bosch Foundation
Eligibility / academic Field: female scientists who pursue a career at the university or a non-university research institution
Type of funding: Fast-track Program for outstanding women in science (2 years, seminars, funding and network activities included)