"Sparkling Science 2.0" supports high-quality research projects in which scientific institutions cooperate with educational institutions and, if possible, partners from business and society.  

The first call for proposals for the research funding program was issued in September 2021, with a total of 168 projects submitted. Of these, 34 outstanding projects will be funded by the BMBWF with the increased funding budget totaling 11.5 million euros over a maximum period of three years. More information about the key data of the first call can be found here. 

Further calls for proposals are planned every two years. 

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