# Support of Conferences and Scholarly Events — Fritz Thyssen Foundation

**Funder:** Fritz Thyssen Foundation
**Deadline:** 30 November 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 updated:** 9 Sept 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 funds scholarly conferences and events with 15-20 speakers, aimed at researchers holding a doctoral degree who apply through a university or non-profit research institution with a German research connection. The scheme deliberately excludes large-scale formats, congresses, big conferences, doctoral workshops and summer schools are not eligible. Applications are accepted four times a year, giving organizers regular windows to plan smaller, focused academic events.

## Who should apply

- Researchers holding a completed doctoral degree
- Applicants affiliated with a university or non-profit research institution
- Organizers of small, focused scholarly conferences or events (15-20 speakers)
- Projects with a demonstrable German research connection

## Key dates

- Next deadline: 30 November 2026, part of four annual rounds (28 Feb, 31 May, 31 Aug, 30 Nov)
- Recurring quarterly call; apply in whichever round fits your event planning timeline

## Tips for applicants

- Keep the speaker list within the 15-20 range explicitly stated by the call; larger formats are automatically excluded.
- Frame the event's German research connection clearly in the application, since this is a stated eligibility requirement.
- Pick the nearest of the four annual deadlines (28 Feb, 31 May, 31 Aug, 30 Nov) that gives enough lead time for event logistics.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much funding does the Fritz Thyssen Foundation give for conferences?

The metadata does not specify a fixed budget cap; funding covers scholarly conferences and events with 15-20 speakers rather than large congresses.

### Who can apply for the Fritz Thyssen Foundation conference grant?

Applicants must hold a doctoral degree and apply from a university or non-profit research institution with a German research connection.

### How often can I apply for this Fritz Thyssen Foundation grant?

The call runs four times a year, with deadlines on 28 February, 31 May, 31 August and 30 November.

### Does the Fritz Thyssen Foundation fund summer schools or large congresses?

No, congresses, large conferences, doctoral workshops and summer schools are explicitly excluded from this funding line.

### Do I need to be based in Germany to apply?

Applicants must have a German research connection, and the eligible country listed for this call is Germany.

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