CZS Transfer 2025: Resource-saving digitalisation
The call for applications “CZS Transfer 2025: Resource-saving digitalisation” addresses research on technologies that improve the environmental impact of digitalisation. This includes hardware, software and IT infrastructure.
Detailed information:
| Focus topic: | Resource efficiency |
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| Programme: | CZS Transfer |
| Target group: | Professors |
| Funding budget: | 1.200.000 € |
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| Letter of intent deadline: | 25.02.2025 |
| Full proposal deadline: | 08.04.2025 |
Goals
The CZS Transfer programme supports interdisciplinary research projects in the natural and engineering sciences (in particular computer science, systems and electrical engineering, physics, mathematics, energy and civil engineering and materials science) at universities of applied sciences.
As part of the call for applications “CZS Transfer 2025: Resource-saving digitalisation”, universities of applied sciences are supported in implementing innovative and scientifically promising concepts in the field of resource efficiency.
The call for applications addresses research into technologies that improve the environmental impact of digitalisation.
The ongoing digitalisation comes with many positive aspects. At the same time, it consumes immense amounts of energy and resources and significantly contributes to CO2 emissions.
The issue is not limited to the operation of facilities, but spans over the entire value chain: from production of the hardware, through operation involving hardware, software and IT infrastructure, to (re)utilization after deployment. Therefore, research projects are to be funded in which the building blocks for a resource-saving, energy-efficient and climate-friendly value chain in the field of digitalisation are developed.
What are the application requirement specifications?
- The project must align with the strategic orientation of the higher education institution.
- The project must strengthen an already established area of research at the higher education institution.
- The project must have great potential in the practical application of the acquired knowledge.
- The project must contribute to long-term strengthening of competencies in the research area.
Who is eligible to apply?
The following public universities of applied sciences are eligible to apply:
- Baden-Württemberg: Aalen, Esslingen, Heilbronn, Karlsruhe, Konstanz, Offenburg, Reutlingen, Stuttgart (HfT), Ulm
- Rhineland-Palatinate: Bingen, Kaiserslautern, Koblenz, Mainz, Trier
- Thuringia: Erfurt, Jena, Nordhausen, Schmalkalden
One application per university of applied sciences is allowed.
A university of applied sciences can submit a joint application with other scientific institutions (universities, universities of applied sciences or non-university research institutions). In this case, the institution submitting the application must take the lead.
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Duration
The funding period is up to 4 years. The project can start on 1 February 2026 at the earliest and must start by 1 June 2026 at the latest.
New: In addition to the project funding applied for, the Carl Zeiss Foundation will pay an overhead lump sum of 20 per cent of the funding amount.
Letters of intent and applications can only be submitted digitally via our application portal. Registration is required for this.
Questions?
We offer Q&A sessions via Teams on the following dates:
- Wednesday, January 29, 2025, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.: dial-in link
meeting-ID: 344 425 418 92, identifier: EnDjv7 - Tuesday, March 11, 2025, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.: dial-in link
meeting-ID: 363 989 875 057, identifier: hy7EHq
