Funding under the Female Professors Programme 2030

Last updated: 14.6.2025
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The Female Professors Programme 2030 actively supports universities in Germany in promoting gender equality in science and research. It provides start-up funding for the initial appointment of female professors and the support of early-career female researchers to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions and to permanently establish equality-promoting structures.

Who is Funded

This chapter describes the target groups and geographical scope of the Female Professors Programme 2030, whose main goal is to increase gender parity in academia. It is aimed at all state and state-recognised universities in Germany to increase the proportion of women in professorships and leadership positions and to strengthen their career paths.

What is Funded

This section details the specific contents of the Female Professors Programme 2030, including eligible measures, covered costs, and relevant project stages. The programme specifically supports the appointment of women to professorships and the development of early-career female researchers.

Type and Scope of Funding

This section explains the financial aspects of the Female Professors Programme 2030, including the type of funding, maximum funding amounts, and project durations. A grant is provided, with funds jointly borne by the federal government and the states, and specific maximum limits are set per appointment and university.

Conditions and Requirements

This section explains the essential conditions and requirements for applying for and implementing funded projects within the Female Professors Programme 2030. This includes legal prerequisites, cooperation rules, and other specific provisions that must be observed to ensure the programme's objectives are met.

Application Procedure

This section describes the detailed application process for the Female Professors Programme 2030, from the submission of concepts to the formal funding applications and the selection process. The required steps, deadlines, and evaluation of applications are explained to ensure transparency and clarity for potential applicants.

This section highlights the legal and institutional foundations of the Female Professors Programme 2030, from the relevant guidelines and agreements to the overarching budgetary regulations. The transparency and accessibility of these documents are also addressed.

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Funding Overview

Funding Status

Funding Status:

Open

Maximum Amount

Maximum Amount:

165,000 EUR annually per appointment; 95,000 EUR annually per additional position

Allocated Budget

Allocated Budget:

320 million EUR

Deadline

Deadline:

31.08.2025

Open Until

Open Until:

31.12.2037

Award Channel

Award Channel:

Demand Driven Scheme

Region

Region:

Germany

Sectors

Sectors:

Research and Development, Education and Vocational Training

Beneficiaries

Beneficiaries:

Universities

Application Type

Application Type:

Single Applicant

Funding Stages

Funding Stages:

Planning, Implementation, Capacity Building, Other

Funding Provider

Program Level:

National

Funding Body:

Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), States

Managed By:

German Aerospace Center (DLR) Project Management Agency – Equal Opportunities, Gender Research, Diversity

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