The program Focus aims at high qualified early career researchers of Goethe University up to 6 years after finishing their PhD, who have an innovative research idea and are currently preparing their own independent grant proposal.
Focus aims to increase the chances of successful extramural funding when future research independence is observable, and strengthening the visibility in the research community.
The program includes:
- participation in a grant application workshop
- flexible funding up to EUR 10,000 (in particularly justified cases up to EUR 20,000) and
- additional support by an academic mentor during the application phase.
Within 12 months of receiving the funding, an independent third-party funding proposal is to be submitted as a first step toward establishing an independent research career.
All information regarding the application can be found on the GRADE website.
