Research Promotion Unit

The Department for the Promotion of Research and Young Talent advises, accompanies and supports faculty, artistic and scientific staff as well as students in all areas of the funding of artistic and/or scientific project plans and research projects: from individual research into a funding format suitable for the project to the coordination of funded projects. International and specifically EU-related funding programs as well as national funding programs from the federal and state governments as well as tenders from relevant funding institutions and foundations are taken into account. Information on the central funds of the University of the Arts Bremen is also available. 

Overview – the services offered by the Department includes:

  • conceptual and strategic support in the development of project ideas and applications
  • formal examination of documents according to funding criteria and support during the application process
  • Advice on the coordination and structural implementation of funded projects (project management)
  • Advice and support for cooperation developments and transfer projects

Localising a project is helpful both for initial orientation and for detailed advice: Within the realm of artistic and/or scientific funding, project funding differs from individual funding. Project funding either specifies a concrete, subject-specific topic or enables the endowment and thus the implementation of a research project in any subject. In addition, you can apply for funding to develop your own artistic and/or scientific career. Following this, the Department for the Promotion of Research and Young Talent offers information and advice on general financing of studies and doctorates, the binational Artistic PhD program of the University of the Arts Bremen as well as numerous grants and fellowships, competitions and prizes. 

Overview – general structuring of funding opportunities by area:

  • projects in research and development
  • formats for teaching and studies
  • technical devices and pieces of large equipment
  • start-ups created from work inside the University
  • cooperations and networks
  • mobility, travel and shipping
  • new talents in the arts and/or sciences
  • conferences, meetings and workshops
  • publications

Overview – Funding opportunities through the central funds of the University of the Arts Bremen:

  • funding for research and development
  • innovative teaching
  • interdisciplinary projects
  • publication projects
  • independent projects by students
  • independent musical projects by students

The Department for the Promotion of Research and Young Talent welcomes all members of the Bremen University of the Arts for an initial exchange of ideas and for specific inquiries. Appointments are arranged individually.

The University of the Arts Bremen Central Fund for Student Projects

The maximum amount you can apply for as an individual is €300. Group projects can be funded with a maximum amount of €600.

Applications should be submitted by e-mail to Dr. Gollwitzer-Oh. Please note the deadlines (March 15 and September 15).
 

Fund's eligibility requirements

The following items are eligible for funding:

  1. material costs and acquisition costs
  2. travel expenses in connection with individual musical performances, competitions or an audition
  3. fees for registration for competitions or presentations.

Participation in group travel or field trips is not eligible for funding.

Please be aware that a complete application must include the following documents:

  • Fully completed application form; including project description (abstract of max. 200 words) and letter of motivation (max. 300 words).
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Financial plan for your Project
  • The statement form filled out by a professor reviewing your project (Please use the document attached)

Documents

Leitung „Forschungsförderung und Nachwuchsförderung“

Zentrale Fonds der Hochschule für Künste Bremen