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Frequently asked questions about the Boehringer Ingelheim Prize.
Yes. If you are unsure, please feel free to call us or contact us by e-mail before submitting your application.
You may submit only original research articles (no reviews etc.) that have been accepted or published in a peer-reviewed journal within the 12 months before the application deadline.
No. The Boehringer Ingelheim Prize is exclusively aimed at researchers working in the biological, chemical or medical basic research.
Please submit all application documents and your proposal in English.
Funding may be requested for consumables, small equipment, and travel/publication costs.
Yes. Under the 8-year rule following the doctorate, female researchers are credited with 1.5 years per child as standard (or longer if documented). Male researchers may only claim documented childcare periods.
In such cases, you are obliged to inform the foundation in advance. As a rule, the remaining funds can be transferred to the new institution within Germany.
The approved funds are tied to the originally submitted and reviewed project. In the event of substantial changes, you must inform the foundation and seek approval.
No, re-application is not possible.