Start-Up Funding Programme of the Medical Faculty (Bausteinprogramm)
The goal of this junior support program is to develop independent research projects that lead to securing third-party funding and improving publication performance.
The program is designed for a maximum of 3 years (2 years initial application + 1 year extension application). When applying for a one-year extension, at least a project outline must be submitted with the application, and proof of submission for external third-party funding must be provided by the start of the extension year at the latest.
Successful clinician scientists who are funded through a Basic Clinician Scientist Program at the Medical Faculty of the University of Ulm, as well as clinician scientists entering laterally from the Hertha-Nathorff Program, also have the opportunity to submit a module application for initially two years (module "Clinician Scientist").
Detailed information can be found in the framework conditions.
Applications are submitted via the of the Medical Faculty.
Contact
UniversitÀt Ulm
Medizinische FakultÀt
Dekanatsverwaltung
MeyerhofstraĂe M28/TTU
89081 Ulm - Germany
Dr. Ruth Knipper-Willmann
Chancengleichheit und Karriereentwicklung
ruth.knipper-willmann(at)uni-ulm.de
â +49 731 50-33607
Fax: +49 731 50-33609
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Please send any amendments (e.g. reallocation of funds, deadline changes, pauses) to:
aenderungsantraege_nachwuchsfoerderung.medizin(at)uni-ulm.de
Start-Up Funding Module
Young scientists should get the chance to set up their first own project with this start-up funding.
In terms of their scientific career development, the financial support is meant to help them apply for third-party funding, improve their publication record, and thus support building their own research profile.
Eligible to apply are young scientists with a PhD.
Framework conditions 2026 âStart-up Fundingâ and âExtension of Start-up Fundingâ modules
FAQs Start-up Funding module, Extension of Start-up Funding, and Clinician Scientist
Clinician Scientist Module
Doctors supported by the Basic Clinician Scientist Program are meant to be helped with extra funding for setting up their own research projects, applying for third-party funding, and improving their publication output.
Eligible to apply are PhD-holding Clinician Scientists who are supported through a Basic Clinician Scientist Program at the Medical Faculty of the University of Ulm, as well as Clinician Scientists entering from the Hertha-Nathorff Program.
Funding conditions 2026 'Clinician Scientist' module
FAQs on the Start-up Funding module, Extension of Start-up Funding, and Clinician Scientist
Additional Forms
Recipients of funding under the module program 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 2027/2029 funding period, final reports will be submitted via the Faculty of Medicineâs .
International Mobility Fund
The International Mobility Fund supports Ulm Career Track grantees in undertaking short-term research stays of up to three months at international host institutions. The goal is to acquire new methods, establish robust international collaborations, and integrate into internationally recognized research environments.
