Short description
As part of this call for applications, funding for science communication measures can be applied for. Precondition is an existing funding from the Foundation.
Space for Science
in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Since 2007, we have supported
5
projects and invested
5
in funding.
Ongoing call for application
Add-on module CZS Science Communication
Add-on module CZS Transfer
Short description
As part of this call for applications, applicants may apply for supplementary funding for technology transfer. To be eligible, applicants must already be receiving funding from the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung.
Programme: CZS Plus CZS Plus: Call for application for CZS Alumni
Short description
Alumni of the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung can apply for funding for outreach, communication and exchange projects throughout the year to accompany their research and teaching activities.
Programme: CZS research boost CZS research boost: Call for application for newly appointed professors at universities of applied sciences
Short description
The CZS research boost call for applications is aimed at newly appointed professors at universities of applied sciences (HAW). The goal of the program is to support the launch of research activities in the fields of mathematics, engineering, natural sciences, and technology (STEM).
Programme: CZS Focus (form. CZS Transfer) CZS Focus 2027: Domains
Short description
The call for applications "CZS Fokus 2027: Domains" is aimed at research projects that address the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in specific application domains and the associated challenges.
Programme: CZS Innovation Teams Call for applications for startup teams from the academic community
Short description
As part of this call for applications, startup teams from the academic community can apply year-round for funding to commercialize their research findings.
It really means a lot to me to receive funding from a foundation with this name - especially since examining microfossils under a microscope makes up a large part of my scientific work, and I use telephoto lenses and binoculars every day in my research on Antarctic seabirds.
The Carl Zeiss Foundation promotes research on cutting-edge topics at universities in an impressive and consistent way. This support helps these mostly interdisciplinary research groups be recognised as leaders, both nationally and internationally. It’s a very exciting task for me to contribute to their success.
To the best of my knowledge, this is the first and only endowed professorship in Germany – and one of the first in the world – to deal exclusively with the interface of AI and law. I really appreciate being able to focus entirely on these research questions in my chair – and to have a great team of young researchers doing research on similar topics.
The Carl Zeiss Foundation is a blessing for science. It provides funding precisely where usual funding instruments stop, where taking chances at the highest risk level can lead to breakthroughs at disciplinary boundaries, and always with a view to young scientists – with a great deal of freedom and in an uncomplicated, transparent fashion.
The Foundation considers itself to be a partner for people engaged in visionary and outstanding academic work in the fields of natural science and engineering.
Our funding goals
We provide funding for research and teaching in the STEM fields. In this way, we continue our founder’s mission in a contemporary form, following four guiding principles.
