Desired outcome

This funding line aims to enable significant advancements in mathematics, computer science, and natural sciences through innovative and unconventional ideas in basic research.

Background

This funding line is aimed at researchers with outstanding and creative ideas in basic research that have the potential to accelerate scientific progress. We want to promote innovation and strengthen scientific excellence for the benefit of society.

We prioritize research projects that:

• Are innovative and original: Your idea should be novel and unique.
• Offer scientific added value: Your project should aim to make significant advances in mathematics, computer science, and natural sciences.
• Are future-oriented: Your research should provide long-term solutions to current and future scientific challenges.
• Are interdisciplinary: We welcome projects that combine different scientific disciplines and perspectives.
• Think outside conventional approaches: Projects that may not fit standard funding criteria, such as those of DFG or BMBF, are especially encourage