CZS-endowed professorships at universities

Within the framework of the programme ‘CZS endowed professorships at universities’, the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung provides funding for professorships at universities for up to ten years.

Goals

The programme helps universities recruit outstanding STEM scientists. In doing so, the foundation strives to strengthen the knowledge centres in the three funding states of Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Thuringia.

The funding amounts to 5 million euros for a period of up to ten years. 
 

We are funding:

  • W3 professorships
  • Funds for scientific and technical staff 
  • Material and investment funds
  • Funds for scientific communication and outreach

Selection procedure

The endowed professorships are selected through competition with support from external experts.