Projects That Need Research Funding

Not every project requires funding. Research funding is generally based on research fields. The goals of funding are stipulated by research programmes. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) support innovative projects and ideas in research through targeted funding programmes. Research and Development are the basis for the new technological developments of tomorrow. Research funding has the goal of financing the development of new ideas and technologies. The range covers everything from basic research in natural sciences, environmentally friendly sustainable development, new technologies, information and communication technologies, the life sciences, work design, and structural research funding at institutions of higher education to innovation support and technology transfer. It also supports scientific institutions and enterprises. Often scientist applies for research which may or may not approve to financially support. The grants require a lengthy process as the granting agency can inquire about the researcher’s background, the facilities used, the equipment needed, the time involved and the overall potential of the scientific outcome.

The project funding of the Federal Government in the field of new technologies supports projects in the areas of Information and Communication Technologies, materials innovation and nanotechnology, optical technologies as well as production and manufacturing technologies. In the life sciences R&D funding is provided under the framework programme Biotechnology- using and shaping its opportunities, the programme Health Research – research for people as well as by means of the institutional funding of non university research institutions. The Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) support scientific research projects on the ethical, legal and economic aspects of health research and bioscientific research as well as activities in the field of innovative work structure and services. The Federal Government has defined clear objectives for its sustainability strategy. It is carried out in prior in the frame of the programme Research for Sustainability, energy research Innovation and New Technologies and Renewable Resources.

An R&D grant supports a project, for the development and for the new approaches and technologies. Applications from any area of medical, biological or veterinary research are within merit, those that integrate a range of disciplines or include an industrial partner are particularly encouraged. The aim of these awards is to provide financial support for innovative and original research projects of high quality and potential. The grants provide support for the salaries of research staff engaged on the project, plus associated costs directly related to the research proposed, and the grant is paid directly to the institution at which the applicant is employed.