FAQs for third-party funding
General questions
Here you will find answers to general questions about third-party funding.
Science Support Center
The Science Support Center advises on funding opportunities for basic and applied research in close cooperation with the responsible third-party funding department of the administration.
Administration
Contact persons in the administration for DFG third-party funding, DFG incentive systems & global call-off, EU third-party funding, third-party funding administration, bonus system and key users for SAP third-party funding management.
Further research services
Here you will find further information on junior researchers, research transfer, female scientists and research coordination.
General questions
What third-party funding formats are available?
German Research Foundation (DFG)
The German Research Foundation is the self-governing organization of science in Germany. It serves science and promotes research of the highest quality in all its forms and disciplines at universities and other research institutions. The focus is on projects developed by the scientific community itself in the field of knowledge-driven research.
Promotion profile
- all disciplines
- Promotion of excellent basic research
- Open-topic promotion
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Federal and state governments
Promotion profile:
- Promotion of all disciplines (...in response to specific challenges in technology and society)
- thematic tenders
- Predominantly joint funding
Important ministries:
Important links:
- Federal, state and EU funding database
- Federal funding portal
- Subscribe to the newsletter of the federal government's "Research and Innovation" funding advisory service
European Commission: Horizon Europe
Horizon Europe is the most important EU funding program for research and innovation with a budget of 95.5 billion €. It combats climate change, contributes to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals and promotes EU competitiveness and growth. The program facilitates cooperation and strengthens the impact of research and innovation in developing, supporting and implementing EU policies and tackling global challenges. It supports the creation and better dissemination of excellent knowledge and technologies. It creates jobs, fully engages the EU talent pool, boosts economic growth, promotes industrial competitiveness and optimizes the impact of investments in a strengthened European Research Area.
Promotion profile:
- Promotion of all disciplines (... from basic research to concrete application)
- Open and thematic tied tenders
- Network funding is transnational
Important formats:
- ERC Grants
- Joint projects
- Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions
- ERASMUS+ Programs
Important links:
- European Community Research and Development Information Service (CORDIS)
- EU research projects at the UDE
- Advice on Horizon Europe at the UDE
Foundations
Promotion profile:
- Diversely specialized:
- Thematically
- Innovative (VW)
- International (AvH)
- Regional (MERCUR)
- Open and thematic tenders
- Rather individual support
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Where can I find current tenders?
The Research Coordination of the Faculty of Engineering offers the service of filtering out and collecting the calls relevant to the faculty. You can find this overview HERE.
As a UDE member, you can also subscribe to the Research Information Service (FIT) free of charge. FIT offers you targeted information on research funding in the form of a regular newsletter and as a database for online research.
What research services are available at the University of Duisburg-Essen?
There is the Science Support Centre, which supports the following areas:
Research funding:
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Comprehensive intensive application advice and support
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Proactive approach to scientists with general funding information
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Project management (esp. EU)
- Individual research support
Research transfer:
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Invention and patent consultations, processing of applications, exploitation activities, cooperation with ProVENDIS
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Business contacts and transfer opportunities
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UNIKATE, research report and other research publications
- Advice on research marketing, support for scientific events
And there is the „Research funding & third-party funding“ department of the administration, which offers support for the following topics:
- Separation settlement
- Contact for financial and legal issues
- Contract drafting and advice
- Advice on applications (finances) and signing of applications
- EU audits, financial statements, account management
- Management of third-party funds
- SAP for third-party funded projects
- Statistics and analysis
Source: Research services at the UDE
Who is the contact person for legal problems relating to research funding?
National Research Funding/Campus Duisburg
Susanne Schwedt from the administration department is the contact person for legal support for:
- National research funding projects, in particular contract review and drafting (federal and state ministries, DFG, foundations)
- national and international third-party funding contracts (Duisburg campus)
EU Projects/Campus Essen
Kirsten Gercek from the administration department is the contact person for legal support for:
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of EU projects (contract review and drafting, LoIs, grant agreements, consortium agreements, NDAs, etc.) for
- Research programs (H2020, Horizon Europe, etc.),
- Educational programs (ERASMUS+),
- Structural fund programs (INTERREG, OP EFRE-NRW 2014-2020, REACT-EU, EFRE.NRW 2021-2027)
- Legal support for national and international third-party funding contracts (Essen campus)
Who is the contact person for advice on applications, budget planning, grant preparation, implementation and accounting of EU projects?
Education programs/international programs/service contracts/structural fund programs
Nina Konietzko from the administration department is the contact person for advice on applications, budget planning, grant preparation, implementation and billing of projects for:
- EU Educational programs (ERASMUS+)
- International programs: German-Israeli Foundation, EUREKA, European Science Foundation
- EU service contracts: EU Tender;
- EU structural fund programs: INTERREG, OP EFRE.NRW 2014-2020, REACT-EU, EFRE.NRW 2021-2027
Horizon 2020/Horizon Europe/ERC/Research Fund for Coal & Steel/COST/etc.
Sandra Kramm from the administration department is the contact person for advice on applications, budget planning, grant preparation, implementation and accounting of EU projects for:
- Horizon 2020
- Horizon Europe
- ERC: Starting, Consolidator, Advanced Grants Management
- Research Fund for Coal & Steel
- COST
- Organization of audits for EU projects (Horizon 2020)
Where can I find advice and contact persons for purchasing?
The Department of Economics and Finance is also responsible for central purchasing, it supports the university's institutions in their independent procurement activities, arranges invitations to tender in accordance with the German Procurement Regulations for Services (VOL/A), concludes framework agreements and contracts for work and services and issues grant certificates.
Where can I find information on material and travel resources?
The Science Support Center provides information on material and travel resources under the following link
https://www.uni-due.de/ssc/fofoer/foerderbedarf_index_neu.php
Where can I find the relevant documents for third-party funding?
All important documents for third-party funding and others can be found on the following website of the administration:
https://www.uni-due.de/verwaltung/organisation/wifi_dokumente.php
There you will find documents on the following topics:
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Contact persons of the administration for...
DFG-Third-party funds
Petra Schuchardt is the contact person for third-party funding administration (DFG only) for:
- Engineering sciences at the Duisburg campus
- DFG projects Campus Essen incl. research groups
DFG-Incentive system & DFG-Global call-off
Björn Buse is the contact person for the DFG Incentive System & the DFG Global Call for Proposals
EU-Third-party funds
Department of Civil Engineering (except Prof. Stranghöner)
Sebastian Ullrich is the contact person for EU projects for the Department of Civil Engineering (except Prof. Stranghöner)
All faculties at the Essen campus
Patrizia Int-Veen is the contact person for third-party funding administration (EU education programs) for all faculties on the Essen campus
All faculties at the Duisburg campus
Anke Schepker is the contact person for third-party funding management (EU projects & EU education programs) for all faculties on the Duisburg campus
Management of third-party funds from INTERREG
Patrizia Int-Veen is the contact person for the administration of INTERREG third-party funds for all faculties at both campuses)
Management of third-party funds only DH.NRW
Hasan Ibrahimbas is the contact person for third-party funding administration at DH.NRW for all faculties, research centers and service facilities
Management of third-party funds only Ministry of Culture and Science (MKW)
Duisburg campus
Hasan Ibrahimbas is the contact person for the administration of third-party funds only for MKW for Campus Duisburg and all research centers
Essen campus
Sven Herres is the contact person for the administration of third-party funds only for MKW for Campus Essen, except ZLB
Other third-party funding management (except EU, MKW and DFG)
Mechanical and process engineering
Sven Jordan is the contact person for third-party funding administration (except EU, MKW and DFG) for engineering sciences
- Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering without Industrial Engineering
Department of Civil Engineering (except Prof. Stranghöner)
Sebastian Ullrich is the contact person for third-party funding administration (except MKW, DFG, separation accounting and foundation projects) for Engineering Sciences, Department of Civil Engineering (except Prof. Stranghöner)
All other departments/specialist areas
Saskia Vogel is the contact person for third-party funding administration (except EU, MKW and DFG) for the Faculty of Engineering:
- Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Department
- Department of Computer Science and Applied Cognitive Science, Computer Science
- Department of Building Sciences (Prof. Stranghöner only)
- Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering
Bonus system
Matters of principle
Stefan Roenz is the contact person for matters of principle relating to the bonus system
Duisburg campus
Ulrike Dunkelberg is the contact person for the bonus system at the Duisburg campus
Key user for SAP third-party funding management
Sven Jordan & Björn Buse are key users for SAP third-party funding management
Further research services
Where can I find information and advice as a junior researcher?
The Graduate Center Plus is the central contact point at the University of Duisburg-Essen for doctoral candidates, doctoral students and academics up to junior professorship level.
We support researchers on their career path and promote their personal development through a broad program of interdisciplinary training and individual advice. Our offers prepare you for a career within and beyond the university, enable interdisciplinary exchange of experience and support interdisciplinary networking at UDE and beyond.
Where can I find information and advice on the topic of research transfer?
The SSC Research Transfer Department initiates, supports and accompanies the transfer of research results and scientific know-how from all faculties of the University of Duisburg-Essen to business, industry, organizations and the public, and assumes a central interface function.
It offers UDE scientists competent advice and support in the initiation of business cooperations, in the patenting and exploitation of inventions, in the planning and implementation of DFG inspections and other research marketing events as well as in the professional preparation of the presentation of their research results.
It offers potential external partners of all kinds access to the wealth of knowledge and experience of one of Germany's largest universities. We try to help them find the right scientists within the University of Duisburg-Essen to meet their needs for expertise, technological knowledge or cooperation partners for joint projects.
Where can I find information on funding for female scientists?
The Science Support Center also provides information on the promotion of female scientists under the following link:
https://www.uni-due.de/ssc/fofoer/stm_wissenschaftlerinnen_index.php
What services does the Research Coordination offer?
The main aim of research coordination is to network researchers in order to jointly initiate interdisciplinary projects and increase the visibility of the faculty.
- Supervision of research projects and working groups
- Establishing contacts and networks
- Planning of transfer events and other workshops
- Support for researchers with regard to research funding issues
- Consideration of key competencies and research priorities in new projects and tenders
Further information can be found under the following link:
https://www.uni-due.de/iw/en/research/researchcoordination.php