Fritz Thyssen Foundation
Support of Conferences and Scholarly Events — Fritz Thyssen Foundation
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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.
Details
| 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 |
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.
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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