Extramural funding
The Research Department of the Faculty of Medicine at Ruhr-Universität Bochum is actively involved in the promotion and support of extramurally funded research projects. By providing targeted advice and support in the acquisition of external funding, it enables scientists to realize their research projects beyond institutional budgets.
A particular focus is on identifying suitable funding programs from third-party funding bodies such as the DFG, the BMBF, the EU, foundations or industrial partners. The Research Unit supports researchers with applications, administrative processing and strategic networking in order to maximize the chances of success for funding.
Extramural funding facilitates the implementation of innovative projects, especially in cooperation with external partners such as clinics, companies or non-profit organizations. In this way, the Research Unit helps to ensure that scientific findings are applied more quickly and contribute to improving medical care and public health.
Foundation funding
In addition to internal faculty research funding as part of the FoRUM program, applications for funding from the foundations listed below can also be submitted to the Research Department. For more information on the requirements and documents to be submitted, please refer to the relevant call for proposals.
Funding award from the Sophia and Fritz Heinemann Foundation
(Deadline August 31, 2025)
Research Training Group of the Dr. Georg E. and Marianne Kosing Foundation
(A new call for applications will be announced in early 2026.)
Doctoral scholarships from the Heinrich and Alma Vogelsang Foundation
(Application possible at any time)