Doctoral Development Pitch 2026 – Call for Applications | Apply by 11 Oct 2026
Doctoral Development Pitch 2026 – Call for Applications
Dear doctoral researchers,
do you have an exciting research project but lack the necessary funding to realize it? Then apply now for the Doctoral Development Pitch (powered by NIM)!
On 27 October 2026, Friedrich-Alexander-University (FAU) and the Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions (NIM) e.V. will host a joint pitch event where FAU doctoral candidates can present their planned research projects to compete for one of three research grants of up to € 3,000.
Eligibility requirements
- Availability on October 27, 2026, on-site in Nuremberg
- Enrolment as a doctoral researcher at FAU
- A research project related to at least one of the following four areas:
- Consumer behavior and cognitive psychology
- New technology, digital consumers, digital spaces
- Sustainability and efficient resource use in consumer decisions
- Innovation, new product development, changing relationship between consumers and producers
Application process
Submit your application by email to lea.k.huber@fau.de and benedikt.brand@nim.org by 11 October 2026 (23:59 CEST).
Your application should include:
1) Project description (use the template)
2) Curriculum vitae
3) A brief letter of support from your supervisor sent via email to benedikt.brand@nim.org and lea.k.huber@fau.de
Selection and pitch
The five best applications will be invited to the pitch event on 27 October 2026. Each invited candidate will give a 10–15 minute pitch, followed by a 5 minute Q&A.
After the event, the three best projects will receive funding.
Here you can find the call for applications and the template for your application.
We wish you the best of success,
FAU and NIM
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? Apply now for the Doctoral Development Pitch powered by NIM and get €3,000 for your project! ? Deadline for proposal submission: 11.10.2026 ➡️ Call & application template: https://faubox.rrze.uni-erlangen.de/getlink/fi3JPbuzZGehThnAdVncJY/
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