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FOR5807 Seed Funds – Call for Proposals
Call for applications I Deadline: 31 December 2026
Supporting Early-Career Researchers: FOR5807 Launches Seed Funds Call
The DFG-funded Research Unit FOR 5807, “Dynamic Integration of GPCR Signaling to Control Organ Function and Animal Behavior,” invites applications for its Seed Funds program.
The funding opportunity is aimed at early-career researchers who wish to develop an independent research profile and establish new collaborations with existing FOR 5807 projects. Innovative research proposals can receive funding of up to €30,000 per applicant.
Who can apply?
Researchers holding a PhD or equivalent degree awarded within the past five years are eligible to apply. Documented periods of childcare or other care responsibilities will be taken into account and excluded from the eligibility period.
In addition to providing funding for innovative research, the program offers successful applicants the opportunity to be considered for project leader positions in a potential second funding period of FOR 5807.
Evaluation criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
- Scientific excellence
- Innovativeness
- A clear vision for establishing collaborations with other FOR 5807 projects
- A visible contribution to the overarching research topic of the Research Unit
Application and timeline
Applications must be submitted as a single PDF document by 31 December 2026 to: FOR5807@ad.uni-heidelberg.de
The funding decisions are expected around February 2027, with funding starting from April 2027.
Applicants are asked to follow the application structure and formatting requirements outlined in the Seed Funds Call (PDF).
We encourage ambitious early-career researchers to take this opportunity to develop innovative research ideas and strengthen collaborations within FOR 5807!