Procedure

Forestry & Ophthalmology

Every year, one call for proposals will open in the two funding programs. The final decision of the board is expected in about 6 months later, in November or March, respectively.

Next deadlines for applications:

  • Forestry – 22 September 2025, 23:59 CEST
  • Ophthalmology – 29 September 2025, 23:59 CEST

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.

Application

1
Management checks eligibility / formal & call requirements / strategic fit
Not eligible applications are rejected without peer-review
Management forwards all eligible applications to the scientific committee

without peer-review

procedure

Not eligible

Eligible

Scientific Committee

2
Scientific committee makes a preselection based on the objectives of the call for proposals
Preselected applications are reviewed by the SC or external experts
Not preselected applications are rejected without in-depth review

without peer-review

procedure

Not preselected

Preselected

3
Scientific committee discusses all reviewed applications
If necessary, a clarification is requested from the applicant
Scientific committee recommends a shortlist of applications for funding
Documentation for the board decision is prepared
4
Approval of funding for peer-reviewed applications is decided by the board
Management informs the applicants about the final decision
Funding contract needs to be signed before funding starts

Rejection

Approval

Next deadlines:

Forestry

22 Sept 2025, 23:59 CEST

Ophthalmology

29 Sept 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

Get started: Register on our web portal