Einstein-Zentrum

The Einstein-Zentrum is a funding programme of the Einstein Stiftung Berlin that enables interdisciplinary, cross-institutional research centres in Berlin to establish internationally visible research foci. It supports research consortia that bundle interdisciplinary scientific competence, strengthen early-career support and foster collaboration between Berlin universities and non-university research institutions. Funding may support personnel, consumables, travel, guest costs, open-access publications and equipment (excluding construction) for up to six years, with an initial three-year award and a possible three-year continuation.

Grant funding (up to €1M/year) for personnel, travel, guest costs, open-access publications and equipment; funding duration up to six years (initial three-year award with possible continuation).

Eligible applicants are the four Berlin universities and the Charité; at least two of these must participate in an application and additional non-university Berlin research institutions must be institutionally involved. Preparation funding (Einstein-Zirkel) can be applied for separately.

Applications must be submitted in English on the dates announced by the Foundation; review includes an on-site assessment by an international review panel and the decision process takes about eight months. Early contact with the foundation's office is recommended.