Funding Guideline for General Practitioners Open
With the Funding Guideline for General Practitioners, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia supports measures to ensure general medical care in municipalities at risk of undersupply. The program aims to promote the establishment and employment of doctors and to support the further training of medical personnel.
Who is funded
This funding program is aimed at doctors and Medical Care Centers (MVZ) in North Rhine-Westphalia. The goal is to ensure general medical care in municipalities where it is endangered or appears endangered in the medium term due to the age structure of the contracted doctors. The funding includes various measures to strengthen outpatient general medical care.
What is funded
The Funding Guideline for General Practitioners supports a wide range of measures to strengthen outpatient general medical care. This includes financial aid for establishing or taking over practices, employing medical personnel, setting up teaching practices, and further training for medical and non-medical practice staff. The funding aims to sustainably improve the medical infrastructure in at-risk regions.
Type and Scope of Funding
The program grants subsidies in the form of grants, which can vary depending on the funding object and funding area. The amount of the grant depends on the eligible expenses and can be up to 60,000 euros for establishment or employment. For medical residents, qualification years, and career changers, there are flat monthly amounts. The program duration is limited until the end of 2027.
Conditions and Requirements
The funding guideline sets specific conditions for applicants and projects. Essential requirements include the implementation of measures in a designated funding area in NRW and obtaining a contractual medical license. In addition, certain commitment periods for general medical activity must be observed. Funding generally requires that the measure has not yet started, although exceptions are possible under certain circumstances.
Application Procedure
The application procedure is multi-stage and requires the submission of specific documents to the responsible district government. Projects are selected based on the date of receipt of complete applications and within the limits of available budget funds.
Legal Basis
The funding program is based on a specific guideline from the Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Affairs of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, which details the legal framework and objectives of the funding.
Funding Overview
Maximum Amount:
60.000 €
Open Until:
31.12.2027
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
North Rhine-Westphalia (Germany)
Sectors:
Healthcare
Beneficiaries:
General Medical Care, Health & Social Affairs
Funding Stages:
Market Introduction, Capacity Building
Funding Provider
Program Level: Regional
Funding Body: Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Affairs of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia
Managed By: Responsible District Government of North Rhine-Westphalia