2. Jun 2026
[GSO] KT Boost Fund + Info Webinar
GSO is now accepting applications for the 8th cohort of the Klaus Tschira Boost Fund, providing up to €115,000 in funding for postdoctoral researchers who:
- conduct non-clinical research in one or more of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Mathematics, Neurosciences and Physics
- are employed at a public university, university of applied sciences, or non-university research institution in Germany,
- do not yet have a permanent or tenured position,
- and have not yet successfully secured funding for a junior research group program
As a collaborative initiative between GSO and the Klaus Tschira Stiftung, the program is designed to boost scientific careers and promote early independence for postdocs through:
- Flexible funding for innovative and interdisciplinary research projects
- Opportunities to build(international) collaborations and networks
- Workshops, coaching, and peer support
Important dates:
- Application deadline: October 1, 2026, at 23:59 CEST
- Project start: between May 1 and October 1, 2027
- Don’t miss the info webinar: July 8, 2026, at 4 pm CEST. This session will feature a member of the selection committee and an alumnus.
- Register for the info webinar
Want to see what the Boost Fund looks like in practice? Get to know stories from current and past fellows sharing their experiences with the program, along with insights into their research and day-to-day work: explore the Boost Stories.
