Procedure

Depending on which funding area you want to apply to, the application deadline and the selection procedure differ.

Next deadlines for applications:
Forestry – 22 September 2025, 23:59 CEST
Ophthalmology – 29 September 2025, 23:59 CEST

Daylight Research – no submissions accepted in 2025, see our News section
Healthy Ageing – no submissions accepted in 2025, see our News section

To visualise the selection procedure for your application, please choose the appropriate funding area below.

Please note that all applications must be submitted on our web portal.
For details what information is needed to apply, please refer to the application factsheet.
The application guideline summarizes the pages Eligibility / Procedure / After approval.
All relevant documents can be found in the download section.