Funding for Research and Teaching in Social Policy
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) offers grants for interdisciplinary research and teaching in social policy. The program supports individual or collaborative projects, doctorates, and endowed professorships that address key challenges and reforms of the welfare state and labour market systems. It enables well-founded analyses for the further development of social policy approaches in Germany and in international comparison.
Who is Funded
The BMAS program "Funding for Research and Teaching in Social Policy" targets legal entities under private and public law, as well as natural persons for doctoral projects. The goal is to promote interdisciplinary research on social and labour market policy in Germany.
What is Funded
The Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS) funds research projects and teaching in the field of social policy, with a special focus on interdisciplinary approaches and the analysis of current challenges facing the welfare state and the world of work. Support includes projects, doctorates, and endowed professorships.
Type and Scope of Funding
The BMAS program offers grants for the promotion of research and teaching in the field of social policy. Financial support varies depending on the project and may include partial financing for projects and endowed professorships, as well as monthly flat rates for doctorates.
Conditions and Requirements
Applications for funding research and teaching in social policy are subject to specific conditions, including the appointment of a project lead with relevant expertise, a comprehensive financing plan, and, for collaborative projects, a cooperation agreement.
Application Procedure
The application procedure for BMAS funding is two-stage. First, a project outline/expression of interest must be submitted, followed by a formal funding application once a BMAS funding announcement has been made.
Legal Basis
The BMAS funding for research and teaching in social policy is based on a specific funding guideline published in the Federal Gazette, which serves as the legal basis for the program.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
up to €300,000.00 annually
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Framework Programme Call
Region:
Germany
Sectors:
Research and Development, Social Enterprises, Education and Vocational Training
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Basic Research, Applied Research, Experimental Development
Funding Provider
Program Level:
National
Funding Body:
Federal Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (BMAS)
Managed By:
Deutsche Rentenversicherung Knappschaft-Bahn-See (Federal Funding Agency – Federal Department)