Dateyear-round
Funding Line
First and Second Applications
Applicant
- Physicians with a degree as a doctor of medicine (MD) or life scientists with a doctorate and active in the field of medical research
- Applicants must be younger than 38 years (some allowances made); Attention: With effect from 1 May 2026, the age limit will be set at 36 years.
- Applicants may not have acquired more than one projectfunding in peer-reviewed procedures from DFG,BMBF, Krebshilfe etc.
Contact Person
Anne Asschenfeldt
a.asschenfeldt@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-14
a.asschenfeldt@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-14
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Dateyear-round
Funding Line
Translational Research
Applicant
- Scientists with a project that will soon enter translation into the clinic (first-in-human clinical study)
- Co-contractor of the ForTra gGmbH für Forschungstransfer der EKFS is the German research institution where the applicants are employed.
Contact Person
Prof. Dr. Martin Zörnig
m.zoernig@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-12
m.zoernig@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-12
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Dateyear-round
Funding Line
Key Projects
Applicant
- Scientists, being international leaders in their area of research
- Applicants must be employed at a German university research institute or extramural research facility
Contact Person
Anne Asschenfeldt
a.asschenfeldt@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-14
a.asschenfeldt@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-14
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Dateyear-round
Funding Line
Else Kröner Symposiums
Applicant
- Persons in charge of research schools or programs for Clinician Scientists or Medical Scientists at German universities
Contact Person
Dr. Alexander Lehmann
a.lehmann@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-25
a.lehmann@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-25
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Datenot yet determined
Funding Line
Else Kröner Fresenius Prize for Medical Research
Applicant
- Researchers who made significant scientific contributions in their fields and whose work in the future expects to yield pathbreaking findings
- Candidates can be nominated by heads of research institutes or professional organizations
Contact Person
Dr. Alexander Lehmann
a.lehmann@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-25
a.lehmann@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-25
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Datefrom 12.05.2026 until 04.08.2026
Funding Line
Else Kröner Excellence Fellowships
Applicant
- Physicians with completed residency training
Contact Person
Anne Asschenfeldt
a.asschenfeldt@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-14
a.asschenfeldt@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-14
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Datefrom 17.02.2026 until 31.05.2026
Funding Line
Else Kröner Clinician Scientist Professorships 2026
Applicant
- Physicians with an outstanding record in research and patient care
- Applicants must have completed their residency and their "Habilitation"
- Nominations are limited to one candidate per faculty
Contact Person
Anne Asschenfeldt
a.asschenfeldt@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-14
a.asschenfeldt@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-14
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Datefrom 21.01.2026 until 22.04.2026
Funding Line
Else Kröner Schools for Medical Scientists
Applicant
- Professors at medical faculties in Germany
- One application can be submitted per faculty
Contact Person
Dr. Alexander Lehmann
a.lehmann@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-25
a.lehmann@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-25
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Datefrom 12.01.2026 until 12.02.2026
Funding Line
Publication Prize 2026
Applicant
- Funded scientists in the funding lines First and Second Applications, Else Kröner Memorial Fellowships und Else Kröner Research Schools for Physicians
Contact Person
Anne Asschenfeldt
a.asschenfeldt@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-14
a.asschenfeldt@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-14
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Datefrom 01.12.2025 until 02.03.2026
Funding Line
Else Kröner Memorial Fellowships
Applicant
- Physicians during residency training
Contact Person
Anne Asschenfeldt
a.asschenfeldt@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-14
a.asschenfeldt@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-14
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Funding Line
Else Kröner Clinician Scientist Return-To-Work Grant
Applicant
- For physicians who take a longer time-out for family- or care-related commitments, the decision in favor of parental leave, child care or caring for relatives poses an obstacle to further advancement of their academic careers.
Contact Person
Anne Asschenfeldt
a.asschenfeldt@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-14
a.asschenfeldt@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-14
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Else Kröner Graduate Schools for Medical Students
Applicant
- Medical faculties in Germany, represented by the deans
- One application can be submitted per faculty
Contact Person
Dr. Alexander Lehmann
a.lehmann@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-25
a.lehmann@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-25
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Funding Line
Else Kröner Research Schools for Physicians
Applicant
- Professors at medical faculties in Germany
- One application can be submitted per faculty
Contact Person
Dr. Alexander Lehmann
a.lehmann@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-25
a.lehmann@ekfs.de
+49 (0)6172 8975-25
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