Fund­ing Line 2 | Start-up Fund­ing (Emmy Noe­ther or ERC Start­ing Grant)

• Researchers at Saarland University with completed doctorate with an excellent degree:

  • Up to 4 years (Emmy Noether) after the doctorate (extended periods of absence are considered in accordance with the DFG guidelines: DFG Equity and Diversity)
  • 2 to 7 years (ERC Starting Grant) after the doctorate (We kindly ask scientists with a Dr. med. degree to contact Department F in advance to clarify their eligibility to apply.)  (extended periods of absence are considered in accordance with the European Commission guidelines: ERC Starting Grant)

   

• Curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages), incl. top publications (max. 5)
• Project proposal (max. 3 pages):
  • Abstract (max. ½ page)
  • Key objectives and methods
  • Explanation of the innovative/excellent character
  • Commitment / motivation to carrying out the planned project at Saarland University
• Budget plan (table) (max. ½ page)

• Recommendation letter from your superior (max. ¾ page)

   

• Font: Arial
• Font size: Minimum 11
• Line spacing: Minimum 1.2
• Page margins: Top 2.5 cm | Bottom 2 cm | Left 2.5 cm | Right 2 cm
• The application may be submitted in either German or English

The complete documents (one single PDF file) must be submitted exclusively via email to: 

forschung(at)uni-saarland.de

Only the provided templates may be used, and the specified style sheet must be followed. Save the document under the name: START_F2_Start Up Funding_<Your last name>.

• April 15, 2025
• Notice:
  • Submission of ERC Starting Grant application no later than October 2026 (please check EU deadlines)
  • Submission of the Emmy Noether application to the DFG within one year

• Up to 6 months
• Earliest possible start of funding: July 1, 2025
• Maximum duration of funding: December 31, 2025
• The decision and notification will be communicated promptly

• Travel costs: Funding for active participation in conferences, archival work, or summer schools (up to two months, either continuously or in segments)
• Direct project costs: Usable for license/software fees, publication fees, literature, consumables, editing, graphic designer, etc.
• Student / research assistants (“HiWis”)
• Remaining funds will expire