Advanced Clinician Scientist Programme
of the Medical Faculty of Ulm University
Modern university medicine needs physicians who conduct research. They bridge the gap between patient care and scientific knowledge.
This year's call for applications for the Advanced Clinician Scientist Program has been published.
Application deadline: January 7, 2027
For more information, please see further down on the homepage.
The Medical Faculty of Ulm University and the South W眉rttemberg Regional Medical Association have signed an agreement under which doctors conducting patient-centred research can, as part of the Medical Faculty鈥檚 Clinician Scientist Programme, have up to twelve months of research time credited towards their specialist training 鈥� instead of the previous six (click here for the press release).
Dr. Carolin Seeling (Department of Internal Medicine III) is a participant in the Basic Clinician Scientist Program and, with her pitch at the Young Researchers' Science Day on October 21, 2026, won a travel voucher to attend conferences or visit collaborative partners.
Congratulations!
The news archive contains older press releases, reports and notes about the Clinician Scientist Programme and the clinician scientists at Ulm University.
Contact
Center for Research Strategy and Support
Ulm University
Helmholtzstr. 22 / room 1.49
89081 Ulm, Germany
Phone: +49 (0)731/50-33634
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Please send any amendments (e.g. reallocation of funds, deadline changes, pauses) to:
aenderungsantraege_nachwuchsfoerderung.medizin(at)uni-ulm.de
Current Call for Proposals
dated November 2, 2026, for the 2027鈥�2030 funding period
Application deadline: January 7, 2027
Planned start of funding: May 1, 2027
Guidelines (in German only)
Applications must be submitted exclusively through the application portal of the Medical Faculty. All documents and forms relevant to the call for applications are available for download there.
The application process consists of two stages. After reviewing the written applications (Stage 1), the Clinician/Medical Scientist Board will decide which applicants will be invited to present their projects (Stage 2). This presentation round is expected to take place in mid-March 2027. As soon as a date has been set, it will be announced here.
The Advanced Clinician Scientist Programme (Advanced CSP) of the Medical Faculty of Ulm University is a structured funding programme for medical specialists holding a doctoral degree who wish to systematically combine their already established clinical work with an advanced scientific career and further strengthen their independent research profile. Through partial release from clinical duties, participants are given the necessary time to pursue their own research projects of high scientific depth and relevance. The aim is sustainable development as an independent researcher in academic medicine 鈥� accompanied by successful acquisition of third-party funding, high-quality publications and the assumption of scientific leadership and responsibility.
The programme is aimed at medical specialists holding a doctoral degree who wish to further develop their clinician scientist career in a targeted manner. Medical specialists without substantial clinician scientist experience are encouraged to apply preferably for the Basic Clinician Scientist Programme, which is designed as an entry point into structured scientific qualification. In the Advanced CSP, the focus is on deepening and expanding an existing research profile, in particular through clinical and translational research projects with a clear perspective towards independent lines of investigation.
The funding extends over three years and includes a 50% research position (exemption from clinical duties), which can be flexibly allocated across this period. In addition, clinician scientists benefit from a structured curriculum with a seminar series, CSP retreats, participation in the Baden-W眉rttemberg Clinician Scientist Network, and selected interdisciplinary training activities.
A key component of the Advanced CSP is an intensive supervision and mentoring concept. Each clinician scientist is supported by one supervisor from the department leadership as well as an independent mentor. Together, they develop an individual qualification and career development plan and coordinate the strategic advancement of research, teaching and clinical duties. Regular evaluations ensure that project progress, scientific qualification and clinical responsibilities remain closely aligned.
Within the framework of the Advanced CSP, the Medical Faculty funds not only the 50% clinician scientist position but also consumables and travel expenses, as well as an additional doctoral researcher position to support the establishment and supervision of an individual research team.
As a rule, up to three positions per year can be awarded in the Advanced CSP. The selection process consists of two stages: following the review of the written application documents, shortlisted candidates present their project in a scientific talk with discussion.
Documents/Forms for downloading (in German only)
The interim evaluation takes place during the second year of the CSP. To this end, the clinician scientist must submit their Interim Report to the Coordination Office no later than 3 months before the end of the second year of the CSP. The report is reviewed by the Clinician/Medical Scientist Board. The interim report should be based on the milestone plan/career development plan originally submitted and prepared in collaboration with the mentors. Any deviations from the original milestone plan/career development plan must be supported by a convincing rationale. Ideally, the clinician scientist should contact the Coordination Office in a timely manner (approximately 4鈥�5 months before the end of the second CSP year) to discuss and plan the interim evaluation process. If timing permits, the interim evaluation may be expanded to include a presentation by the clinician scientist of their project during the CSP/MSP retreat.
Interim reports starting with the 2026鈥�2029 funding period will be submitted via the application portal of the Medical Faculty.
CSP participants agree to submit a brief Final Report no later than six months after the end of the funding period, listing any publications, conference presentations (posters and talks), and third-party funding secured.
Starting with the 2026/2029 funding period, final reports will be submitted through the application portal of the Medical Faculty.
ProTrainU
The Graduate & Professional Training Center Ulm (ProTrainU) is the central point of contact for supporting early-career female researchers at the University of Ulm鈥攊ncluding in the areas of general advising and career development. ProTrainU also offers numerous training programs and courses on interdisciplinary skills (e.g., key competencies, communication, project management). Take advantage of these opportunities to enhance your professional profile and advance your career!
CSP Platform
A shared, secure folder is available in the kiz to facilitate collaboration and networking among clinician scientists. Users log in with their individual kiz accounts. The folder is accessible only to clinician scientists funded through the CSP. Among other things, the seminar schedule for the independent CSP seminar series is also stored here.
Further internal funding opportunities for clinician scientists
In addition to the Clinician Scientist Programme, there are further in-house funding opportunities available which provide targeted support for the scientific careers of doctors and are integrated into the 鈥淯lm Career Track鈥�, which enables a transparent and predictable academic career path.
International Mobility Fund of the Medical Faculty
The International Mobility Fund supports grant holders on the Ulm Career Track during short research visits of up to three months at international host institutions. The aim is to acquire new methods, establish robust international collaborations and become involved in internationally recognised research environments 鈥� as an integral part of scientific career development. The Medical Faculty generally covers up to 15,000 EUR per stay; applications may be submitted at any time. Each year, the faculty allocates a total of 100,000 EUR to the International Mobility Fund.
Scientific Consultant Positions at the Medical Faculty (Wissenschaftliche Oberarztstellen)
To strengthen translational research, the Medical Faculty of Ulm University and the Ulm University Medical Center wish to offer established clinician scientists the option of a senior scientific consultant position that combines clinical practice and research in the long term.
Every two years, we take a break from the daily grind and head off on a retreat! Together with colleagues from the Medical Scientist Programme and other clinician scientist programmes in the area, we meet 鈥� usually at Villa Eberhardt in Ulm 鈥� to facilitate exciting projects, new ideas and plenty of discussion. Among those taking part are, for example, clinician scientists from the Else Kr枚ner Research Training Group POTENTIAL, the or the .
Our scientific early-career researchers present their work in talks or poster presentations. This gives you a good insight into the research currently being carried out in the Clinician Scientist Programme. Alongside the programme, there鈥檚 always plenty of time for a relaxed get-together 鈥� ideal for networking, initiating collaborations and simply exchanging ideas in a pleasant atmosphere.
A look back at our retreats
Special funding stream for university medicine (in accordance with the University Funding Agreement, HoFV II)
The Baden-W眉rttemberg Clinician Scientist Network brings together the Medical Faculties , , , and Ulm, as well as the . The network supports clinician scientists from all partner institutions and shares the common goal of promoting translational medicine through close collaboration between clinical practice and research. Clinician scientists from all institutions meet annually at different locations for the Clinician Scientist Baden-W眉rttemberg Networking Event. On 4 July 2025, the meeting took place in Ulm.
A look back at past meetings:
2026 Freiburg (online)
2025 Ulm
2024 Heidelberg
2023 罢眉产颈苍驳别苍
2022 Mannheim
