Before filling in this form, please have the following files available for upload:

• Proposal PDF document (labelled “YourSurname”.pdf; max. 4MB) with:
  • Abstract of your research project (max. 750 words; with 3-5 keywords that best characterize your project);
  • Introduction/background (max. 500 words);
  • Objectives (max. 300 words);
  • Purpose (max. 700 words);
  • Research plan (max. 2,000 words);
  • Budget (max. 1,500 words; use tables wherever possible);
  • Description of your present research (max. 750 words);
  • CV (max. 1,500 words);
  • Applicant’s publication list: should contain max. 10 publications over the last five years relevant to the project or illustrating relevant competences.
• Two signed supporting letters (labelled “YourSurname”_support1.pdf and “YourSurname”_support2.pdf; max. 4MB each).
  Important, please read carefully: The supporters should know you professionally and be able to judge your work. They could include your advisor during your training or other collaboration partners, but not your current direct supervisor and/or anybody from the same department. Projects missing signed supporting letters will be rejected.
• Potential reviewers: You must suggest at least two suitable potential reviewers for your application. They should not be directly involved in the project proposal or have the same affiliation as the applicant. If possible they should not be from the same country, where the applicant is based. Please specify a reason if you want a certain person not to be selected as reviewer.
• A colour photograph file (labelled “YourSurname_Firstname”.tiff, .eps or .jpg; max. 4MB) at least 4 x 6 cm with 300 dpi resolution for publication.