# Support of Conferences and Scholarly Events — Fritz Thyssen Foundation

**Funder:** Fritz Thyssen Foundation
**Deadline:** 31 August 2026
**Frequency:** 4 rounds per year: 28 Feb, 31 May, 31 Aug, 30 Nov each year
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.fritz-thyssen-stiftung.de/en/funding/types-of-support/conferences/
**Last verified:** 2 August 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funding for scholarly conferences and events. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and apply from a university or non-profit research institution. Max 15-20 speakers; congresses, large conferences, doctoral workshops and summer schools are not supported. German research connection required.

## Summary

The Fritz Thyssen Foundation's Support of Conferences and Scholarly Events funds small-scale academic meetings and workshops in Germany. Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and be based at a German university or non-profit research institution; meetings must have 15-20 speakers maximum and must exclude large congresses, doctoral workshops, and summer schools. Applications are accepted four times yearly on a rolling basis.

## Who should apply

- Researchers holding a doctoral degree
- Applicants based at German universities or non-profit research institutions
- Organizers of focused academic meetings with 15-20 speakers
- Projects with a clear German research connection

## Key dates

- Four rolling deadlines per year: 28 February, 31 May, 31 August, 30 November
- Next deadline: 31 August 2026

## Tips for applicants

- Scale matters: the funder excludes large congresses and doctoral workshops; frame your event as a focused scholarly meeting, not a training programme.
- German institutional affiliation is mandatory; a co-organizer or host institution in Germany must be named and committed in writing.
- Submit early within the rolling window; later deadlines in a cycle may fill more quickly.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for Fritz Thyssen Foundation conference funding?

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and be affiliated with a German university or non-profit research institution.

### What types of events does Fritz Thyssen fund?

Small scholarly conferences and focused academic meetings with 15-20 speakers; large congresses, doctoral workshops, and summer schools are not supported.

### How often can I apply to Fritz Thyssen for conference funding?

Applications are accepted four times per year on 28 February, 31 May, 31 August, and 30 November.

### Is a German research connection required?

Yes, applicants must have a German research connection and be based at a German institution.

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