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HAW-ForschungsAkzente

HAW-ForschungsAkzente — Stichtag

Funds German applied-science universities pursuing multi-year projects across multiple technology domains.

HAW-ForschungsAkzente is a BMFTR programme that provides 100% non-repayable grant funding to German universities of applied sciences (Hochschulen für Angewandte Wissenschaften, HAWs) to deepen existing research areas or open new ones. The legal basis is a Federal-Länder agreement of 27 November 2023 under Article 91b of the Basic Law (Grundgesetz), published in BAnz AT 30.01.2024 B10, with the for

Themed-open — HAWs choose their own research focus to deepen or open new research areas. Both theoretical and practice-oriented approaches are eligible; basic and applied research both in scope.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36–48 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.bmbf.de