Junior Research Fund
Junior Research Fund
Doctoral students at Leuphana University of Lüneburg can apply for funding from the the Junior Research Funds, the so-called Nachwuchsfoerderfonds (NWF) for training courses and other development measures.
The basic condition for NWF funding is that the applicant has been admitted to a doctorate at Leuphana at the time of the funding measure in question. Further criteria and more information can be found in the funding guidelines and the relevant application form.
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The regulations on business trips valid at the Leuphana University of Lüneburg at the time of the measure also apply to applications for support for a qualification measure.
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| Category | Sponsorship Measure | Funding Amount | Application Form |
|---|---|---|---|
Presenting and networking | Active participation in conferences | Germany: up to EUR 600 Europe: up to EUR 800 International: up to EUR 1,300 | Application [pdf] |
Presenting and networking | Participation in conferences | Up to EUR 400 | Application [pdf] |
Educating and networking | Participation in Summer / Fall / Winter / Spring Schools | Gen. 50% of the costs, up to EUR 1,000 | Application [pdf] |
Researching and networking | Short-term research trips abroad | Usually only travel expenses, up to EUR 1,000 | Application [pdf] |
Application deadlines
January 15, 12 o’clock
May 15, 12 o’clock
September 15, 12 o’clock
Should the 15th be a Saturday, Sunday or holiday, the period ends at the next working day by 12 o’clock.
Please note:
The application for financial support must have been received by the Graduate School, before you take part at the respective qualification measure!
Due to the current situation it is not possible to submit applications in person!
Contact Nachwuchsfoerderfonds
Graduate School
Nachwuchsfoerderfonds
gradschool.nwf@leuphana.de
Office hours: Mo-Thu 9 - 11 am
Universitätsallee 1 C14.124
21335 Lüneburg