The Graduate Centre at the University of Augsburg supports early-career researchers with the planning and implementation of academic events at the national and international level (e.g., conferences, symposia, workshops).

Aim of the funding programme

•             Increasing the visibility and development of the research profile

•             Establishing and expanding research networks and academic exchange at international and national levels

•             The possibility to grain practical experience in academic project management

•             Interdisciplinary collaboration between early-career researchers at the University of Augsburg

Who is eligible for funding?

Early-career researchers who are in the doctoral, postdoctoral, or habilitation phases at the University of Augsburg are eligible to apply for funding. Applying as a team is also possible.

What is funded?

•             Costs related to the implementation of an event (e.g., room rental, event equipment, honoraria)

•             Project-related material expenses (e.g., marketing, conference platform for digital content and formats)

•             Project-related travel expenses for invited guests (e.g., keynote speakers)

•             Catering costs (e.g., drinks) can only be covered to a limited extent

In addition to financial support for the project, funded applicants can take part in a workshop on organising international events organised by the Graduate Centre.

It is desirable that the event has an interdisciplinary orientation, but this is not a prerequisite for funding.

Funding

Up to € 3,000 can be applied for per project.

Start of funding

Funding starts upon receipt of the confirmation of funding.

Application deadline

Applications can be submitted until 30 September 2025.

Duration of funding

Evidence of the use of funds must be submitted to the Graduate Centre. A final report must be submitted at the latest two weeks after the end of the funding period.

Please note that the allocation guidelines of the University of Augsburg apply. Contracts of any form, e.g., for room rental outside of the university, can only be concluded after prior consultation with the Graduate Centre. We will gladly advise you about this.

Please submit the following documents as a single PDF file:
•    Application form
•    A positive statement from the supervising professor at the University of Augsburg about the project
•    Tabular CV from the applicant/s
•    A brief overview of the project (max. 3 pages) including: title of the project, roles of the persons responsible for the project (for team-based applications), academic objective, target group/s and number and role of participants, description of the topic and its importance, event concept and preliminary event programme, added value of the event for individual career development, time and work plan, financial/cost plan).
 
Selection and allocation criteria
Members of the Graduate Centre’s steering committee will decide on the allocation of funding. Applications will be assessed, and funding awarded based on the following criteria:
•    A positive statement from the supervising professor at the University of Augsburg about the project
•    The completeness of the funding application
•    The quality and originality of the project
•    The project’s alignment with the objectives of the funding programme
•    The feasibility of the project
•    Efficiency and cost-effectiveness based on an appropriate cost/benefit ratio
 
Application deadline
Applications can be submitted until 30 September 2025.