How to apply
Interested scientists should first submit a “Letter of Intent” in which they describe very briefly the kind of project they would like to undertake, including an estimated budget. Instructions for the letter of intent are available on the Foundation website at "Download application forms and reports". For a submission of a letter of intent only the downloadable form on our website should be used.
If the suggested project is compatible with the Foundation's current funding policy, applicants will receive an invitation to submit a full grant proposal. The guidelines and forms for the submission of a full grant proposal are also available on our website. Other formats will not be accepted, neither for the letter of intent nor for the full grant applications.
In the letter of intent and in the grant application, detailed, evidence-based information about the public health relevance of the project as well as its immediate impact and sustainability have to be reported. This part of the applicatio is as important as the scientific section of the application.
Research grant applications are evaluated twice a year by the Foundation's Council, a group of independent international scientists. The funding of projects is primarily based on the scientific quality, public health relevance in the short and long term, sustainability, capacity-building component and, last but not least, budget considerations.
Applications are accepted all year round, and the Foundation encourages applicants to submit their proposals as early as possible to allow sufficient time for internal as well as external reviews. All submissions should be made electronically by e-mail using a MS Word File (doc).
Deadlines
Timeline for full grant applications:
(only upon invitation of an accepted Letter of Intent)
| Deadline for submission | Latest announcement of the decision |
Earliest possible grant starting date |
| January 10th | Mid-late April | Mid-late May |
| May 10th | Mid-late September | Mid-late October |
There are NO FIXED SUBMISSION DEADLINES FOR LI:
A Letter of intent can be submitted at any time of the year !
MSc or PhD students have to submit a letter of intent together with their thesis advisor mentor.
