CfA: Klaus Tschira Boost Fund 2026!
A joint program by GSO and Klaus Tschira Stiftung offering flexible funding and career development to promote researchers in Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, Neurosciences and Physics.
The Klaus Tschira Boost Fund provides early career researchers with:
- flexible funding for independent, explorative, risky, and interdisciplinary projects;
- support in building (international) collaborations and networks;
- targeted mentoring and advice on professional and personal development.
The Boost Fund gives postdoctoral researchers greater flexibility in shaping their career paths, accelerating their careers, and promoting early independence. For the 7th KT Boost Fund, 15 new fellows will be funded. Projects can start between 1 May and 1 Oct. 2026. It is possible to apply for funding of up to € 120,000 for a period of up to 24 months. Funding can be used for all types of costs, but no more than € 67,000 gross for the fellow’s salary. In addition, fellows profit from a 4-part career development workshop series, get free access to GSO’s career advice & coaching services, and become members of the exclusive alumni network AlumNode.
The application deadline is 1 October, 2025.
Find out more:gsonet.org/funding-programs/klaus-tschira-boost-fund/