Young researchers in Northern Germany have a fresh opportunity to secure funding for organizing an academic conference in 2026–2027. The Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Hamburg has officially opened applications for the Forum Junge Wissenschaft (Forum for Young Scholars) funding program, offering up to €5,000 in financial support for interdisciplinary scientific conferences.
This initiative is designed to empower early-career academics and young research groups who want to bring innovative scientific discussions to life through independently organized events across Northern Germany.
With conferences eligible from March 2026 through March 2027, this call is an exciting chance for emerging scholars to gain visibility, build networks, and host meaningful academic exchange without facing major financial barriers.
What Does Forum Junge Wissenschaft Offer?
The Forum Junge Wissenschaft program provides up to €5,000 per conference as supplementary funding to cover essential event-related costs. The thematic focus is open, meaning applicants may propose conferences in any discipline, although interdisciplinary formats are especially encouraged.
This funding is made possible through generous support from the Altona Foundation for Philosophical Basic Research, helping young academics develop platforms for cross-field collaboration and scientific dialogue.
What Expenses Are Covered?
The grant supports costs that are directly connected to organizing the conference, including:
- Catering and participant refreshments
- Venue and room rental
- Technical equipment and event logistics
- Travel expenses for speakers or participants
- Promotional materials and conference outreach
The financial administration must be handled through a third-party funding account at the applicant’s university or research institution.
Who Can Apply?
This opportunity is specifically intended for groups of early-career researchers, not individuals. To qualify, applicants must meet the following conditions:
- Applications must come from a team, not a single person
- The applicant group should mainly consist of researchers or students based in:
- Bremen
- Hamburg
- Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
- Schleswig-Holstein
- Lead applicants are generally expected to have completed a PhD
- Applicants should not yet hold a permanent academic employment position
- The conference must take place in Northern Germany
- Interdisciplinary and socially relevant themes are strongly welcomed.
Apply: https://www.awhamburg.de/nachwuchsfoerderung/forum-junge-wissenschaft.html
The last date to apply for the Forum Junge Wissenschaft Conference Funding 2026 offered by the Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Hamburg is 02 March 2026. Conferences supported under this call must take place no later than 31 March 2027.