The support department for our researchers
Research funding
The Research Funding Department at Witten/Herdecke University provides information, advice and support to our academics and researchers at partner hospitals in securing third-party research funding. From providing information on calls for proposals from national and international (external) funding bodies, through to individual advice on ideas and project outlines, right through to the formal submission of applications and contract negotiations, the department offers a comprehensive service.
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UW/H research funding services at a glance
From application to grant award notification: the Research Funding Department supports academics and (clinical) researchers through every stage of the application process. Members of the UW/H can find detailed information on each of these points in the intranet.
Advice on third-party funding
The Research Funding Department advises and supports academics and researchers from partner hospitals on submitting research project proposals at EU, federal and state level, to the DFG or other relevant funding bodies. Advice on third-party funding includes:
- Advice on funding
- Identifying suitable funding opportunities
- Advice on the structure of grant applications
Submission of applications
If an application for the research project is submitted to the EU, the German federal government, the DFG or various foundations,
- the Research Funding Department assesses the feasibility of securing funding.
- It coordinates and provides administrative support for the application process.
- It provides advice on clinical trials and supports their conduct.
- It assists with the preparation of formal applications (e.g. Participant Portal, AZAP, etc.).
- It carries out the scientific, technical and formal review of applications.
- It coordinates legally binding application modules (e.g. obtaining various signatures).
- It coordinates liaison with other departments.
- It assists with budget calculations.
Overview of other funding opportunities/funding newsletters
The Research Funding Department compiles an up-to-date overview for UW/H researchers of potential funding bodies and key research areas by subject, and brings together all relevant, cross-faculty calls for proposals (health, business and society) from the various funding bodies.
Industrial research
When it comes to collaborations with industry partners, the research funding body provides support ranging from budget calculations through to the negotiation and finalisation of (external funding) contracts.
Supporting young talent
The Research Funding team is available to all early-career researchers to answer any questions they may have about their academic careers in research, for example regarding applications for research grants, submitting proposals for research projects, or preparing for a research stay abroad.
Information sessions on national and EU research funding
The department regularly organises and plans the following events:
- Information sessions on third-party funding and grant applications
- Workshops on funding advice and grant applications
- Collaboration events
- In-house training courses for early-career researchers
“Thanks to the targeted support provided by the research funding body, we have successfully secured external funding. The staff take care of the administrative matters – we focus on the substance of the applications.”
“Through its links with businesses, the university ensures that its students have access to real-world experience. At the same time, this often enables the business community to find the skilled workers of tomorrow.”
“Since I took up my post in 2021, we have secured funding for a number of BMBF/BMG and industry-funded projects – a good start to securing external funding, thanks to the Research Funding Department.”
“Applicants are familiar with the problem: tight deadlines, additional formal requirements from the project sponsor – fortunately, Ms Nestler’s department takes care of it.”
“Whilst I, as a researcher, focused on the technical aspects of the project, the research funding body took care of the relevant tasks involved in submitting the application on my behalf. I was able to rely on their research management and their expertise.”
“The research funding team were always genuine and approachable, offering their specialist expertise whenever we needed it. They were prompt, friendly, straightforward, competent and genuine. This enabled the Innovation Fund project to be a great success in collaboration with key players in the healthcare sector. Thank you very much indeed!”
“Klarita Nestler and her team are involved in the application process with dedication and precision. We would also like to thank them for enabling the Chair of Medical Theory, Integrative and Anthroposophical Medicine to run four Innovation Fund projects simultaneously.”
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Contact the Research Funding Department
Klarita Nestler , M.S. European
Department management
Administration | Research funding and EU third-party funding advice
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: C-2.377
Bachana Garsevanashvili
Speaker
Administration | Research funding and EU third-party funding advice
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: 2.385
Jan Hammerschmidt
Employee
Administration | Research funding and EU third-party funding advice
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: 2.381
Felix Klüsener
Speaker
Administration | Research funding and EU third-party funding advice
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: 2.384
Jens Kessler
Employee
Administration | Research funding and EU third-party funding advice
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 Witten
Marlene Pielach-Puvogel , M. A.
Speaker
Administration | Research funding and EU third-party funding advice
Alfred-Herrhausen-Straße 50
58455 WittenRoom number: 2.382