Are you a passionate early‑career researcher in STEM? The Klaus Tschira Boost Fund, run by the German Scholars Organization (GSO) and funded by the Klaus Tschira Foundation, offers up to €120,000 over two years to support bold, interdisciplinary post‑doctoral research and help you take control of your academic path. This fellowship fosters training, networking, and independence—empowering a new generation of scientific leaders. ↚
Secure a Fully Funded Post‑Doc in STEM at KTBF Germany – Deadline Oct 1
What the Fellowship Offers
- Funding: Up to €120,000 over 24 months
- Salary Cap: Up to €67,000 gross per year for the fellow (€134,000 total), with remaining funds for staff, materials, travel, conferences
- Professional Development: Four-part career workshops, mentoring, and exclusive alumni network access
- Impact: Join a cohort of 15 post‑doctoral fellows nationally
Who Should Apply
Ideal candidates are post‑doctoral researchers who:
- Are based at public universities, HAW, Fraunhofer, Max Planck, Leibniz, Helmholtz, DLR, or EMBL in Germany by project start
- Conduct non‑clinical research in Biology, Chemistry, Geosciences, Computer Science, Mathematics, Neuroscience, or Physics
- Do not hold a permanent position or previous junior group leadership funding (e.g. ERC Starting, Emmy Noether)
Why It Matters
- Research Freedom: Funding empowers independence and creativity in high-risk, interdisciplinary research
- Speed Up Your Career: Professional guidance and a premier network support career advancement
- Generous Package: Comprehensive support covers salary, project costs, travel, and professional growth
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Timeline & How to Apply
- Deadline: October 1, 2025 at 23:59 CEST
- Project Start Window: Between 1 May and 1 October 2026
- Application Process:
- Register online starting June 2, 2025
- Submit project proposal, budget plan, CV, references, and host institution confirmation via GSO portal
- Attend a webinar on How to Apply (7 July 2025, 16:00 CEST via Zoom)
