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Research at Internal Medicine II Clinic, Uniklinik Freiburg
Advancing research.
The medical-scientific field is one of two key areas of funding for the Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung. We publish calls for proposals on a regular basis.
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Child in a clinic
Helping people.
Alongside medical-scientific funding, the humanitarian field is the second key area of funding for the Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung. We publish calls for proposals on a regular basis.
Call of Proposals
Else Kröner bei der Eröffnung des Werks St. Wendel.
Advancing research. Helping people.
The Else Kröner-Fresenius Foundation (EKFS) was founded in 1983 by the entrepreneur Else Kröner, née Fernau, and appointed as her sole heir. The non-profit foundation is dedicated to the funding and advancement of medical research, and actively supports humanitarian projects.
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Else Kröner Research Schools
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€1.5 million for research into general practice
Translational Research
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Registration now open for the ForTra-BIH Workshop on Gene and Cell Therapy
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Paper of the Month
February 2026: $$ Sensory neurons drive pancreatic cancer progression through glutamatergic neuron-cancer pseudo-synapses
Florian Herrmann with an insertable heart monitor.
Paper of the Month
January 2026: $$ Long-Term Continuous Monitoring of New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting
Else Kröner Graduate Schools
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Support for early-career researchers: new graduate schools approved
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Return-to-work grant after parental leave for three clinician-researchers in pediatrics, neonatology, and cardiology
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Current Call for Proposals

Else Kröner Schools for Medical Scientists
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Else Kröner Medical Scientist Kollegs 2026 (only available in German)

für junge Naturwissenschaftlerinnen und Naturwissenschaftler
Clinician Scientist Professorships
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Else Kröner Clinician Scientist Professuren 2026 (only available in German)

Für die Verbesserung der anwendungsbezogenen und patientenorientierten medizinischen Forschung ist es erforderlich, dass Ärztinnen und Ärzte klinische Tätigkeit und Forschung in ihrer Berufstätigkeit verbinden (Clinician Scientist).
Else Kröner Excellence Grants
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Else Kröner Excellence Grants 2026

For decades now, advances in medical research in the USA have helped to find cures for diseases and save lives all around the world.
Else Kröner Research Schools
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Else Kröner Forschungskollegs in der Allgemeinmedizin 2026 (only available in German)

Für die Verbesserung der anwendungsbezogenen medizinischen Forschung ist es erforderlich, dass Ärztinnen und Ärzte in ihrer Berufstätigkeit Patientenversorgung und Forschung verbinden (Clinician Scientists).
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From the projects

Coldex specifically activates the innate antiviral immune defense locally in the nose. This mechanism provides effective protection against virus-related respiratory infections.
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Preclinical development of a nasal spray based on an immunostimulatory RNA in lipid nanoparticles for early treatment and broad-spectrum prophylaxis of viral respiratory infections
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Strengthening paediatric emergency care in Ukraine
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Strengthening paediatric emergency care in Ukraine
Paediatrics Kinderheilkunde
Free C – Freedom from violence and hepatitis C for women survivors of gender-based violence in Ukraine
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Free C – Freedom from violence and hepatitis C for women survivors of gender-based violence in Ukraine
Infectiology Infektionskrankheiten
Novel treatments for neuropathic pain using first-in-class peripheral targets
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Novel treatments for neuropathic pain using first-in-class peripheral targets
Other Mosaikicon Wissenschaft Sonstiges
Regulatory advice for the approval of clinical peptide vaccine trials for personalized immunotherapy
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Regulatory advice for the approval of clinical peptide vaccine trials for personalized immunotherapy
Cancer Cancer
Puringe – precise and contamination-free injections
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Puringe – precise and contamination-free injections
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Events

Translational Research
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Joint ForTra-BIH Workshop on Gene and Cell Therapy (GCT): Where do we stand and where do we want to go?

Join the non-profit subsidiary ForTra gGmbH für Forschungstransfer der Else Kröner-Fresenius-Stiftung (ForTra), together with the SPARK-BIH team of the National Strategy for Gene and Cell Therapy, for an inspiring and forward-looking workshop dedicated to Gene and Cell Therapy (GCT).
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