Excellent Research Support Program
The ERSP provides three competitive internal funding programs that support outstanding individuals at all career stages as well as excellent collaborative research projects. It is designed to provide support on all levels of research – from individual researchers to large-scale coordinated projects. The ERSP was established as part of the Institutional Strategy (2012-2019) and fosters the strategic development of the UoC.
Research Prizes
UoC Forum
In the UoC Forum cooperative projects (e.g. lecture series, workshops) are funded with the main purpose of advancing scientific exchange within the University of Cologne and with partners from the Research Alliance Cologne. Programs and projects having impact on the strategic research development of the UoC in general and on its Competence Areas in particular will receive priority. The UoC Forum provides a flexible funding structure that encourages innovative projects with new ideas. Calls are open every two years.
Emerging Groups
UoC Emerging Groups represent promising research collaborations that have the potential to initiate new research foci at the UoC. Calls are open every three years,
Cluster Development Program
The Cluster Development Program is a new funding line within the Excellent Research Support Program (ERSP) of the University of Cologne (UoC). The aim of the Cluster Development Program is to support research initiatives at the University of Cologne in preparing proposals for DFG Clusters of Excellence.
Online Tool of Excellent Research Support Programs