The funding line ADVANCED supports established researchers in preparing highly competitive collaborative grant proposals at national and international level. It aims to strengthen research consortia and to support third-party funding proposals at an advanced stage of development.
Eligible applicants are established researchers at the University of Münster in the role of lead applicants or spokespersons of a planned collaborative proposal.
Funding is provided for activities that directly enhance proposal competitiveness, including:
Applications must specify a clearly defined target funding scheme, demonstrate a realistic perspective for submission, and be expected to result in the submission of a competitive collaborative proposal (either a project sketch (Vorantrag) or a full proposal).
Applications must be submitted using the provided template and include: a description of the planned external funding proposal, the intended consortium structure, the current stage of project development, a timeline to submission, and a budget plan.
The selection process is accompanied by the Rectorate Research Council (Forschungsbeirat), with final funding decisions taken by the Rectorate. Applications are assessed primarily on scientific excellence, the quality and maturity of the consortium, alignment with the targeted funding format, and their strategic relevance to the University of Münster.
We encourage you to contact the Zukunftslabor in advance of your application to ensure tailored, needs-based support for your proposal throughout the application process.