Fostering Talent early on
Applications are open until 7 June 2026
Call for Proposals at a Glance
Projects will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
- New teaching and learning concepts that enable research-based learning,
- Enrichment offers to deepen and expand subject-specific expertise in the area of study,
- Opportunities for networking with peers and the scientific community,
- Potential to serve as an example of best practice for other degree programs.
Funding is possible for up to EUR 10,000/project during the funding period August 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027.
The full call for proposal can be downloaded here.
The School for Talents Team looks forward to receiving your submission via E-Mail.
FAQs Faculty Projects
This refers to students who distinguish themselves through excellent academic performance, outstanding motivation, academic interest or extraordinary commitment to the subject. Faculty project administrators define the selection criteria and eligibility requirements for participation in their programs based on these indicators.
Academic enrichment provides opportunities for students to go beyond the regular curriculum, e.g. through
- advanced seminars
- work on current research topics
- early involvement in research groups
- additional qualification opportunities
This refers to additional teaching and learning formats for high-achieving students, such as:
- project-based learning and participation in research-oriented practical projects
- mentoring and peer learning formats
- excursions, for example to attend academic conferences
- opportunities to contribute to publications at an early stage
Important: These offerings should open up new perspectives and development opportunities, thereby providing clear added value for high-achieving students.
Research-based learning means that students conduct research themselves: This means developing questions, planning and carrying out research and presenting results. The aim is to experience and learn scientific ways of thinking and working, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and a scholarly mindset.
This refers to the idea that a project should not be a one-off, but should also:
- be applicable in other degree programs,
- be adaptable to other disciplines, or
- be sustainably integrated into existing structures
The number of students receiving support is flexible. The ideal group size depends on the specific project concept: some projects achieve the best results in small, intensively supervised groups, while others benefit from larger participant numbers and the resulting dynamics.