Heidelberg Molecular Life Science
HMLS offers four lines of funding:
- Heidelberg Molecular Life Sciences Investigator Award
- Start-up Professorships/Extension of Successful Junior Group Leaders
- Funding of Core Facilities
- Initiation of interdisciplinary research activities
Heidelberg Molecular Life Sciences Investigator Award
The annual Heidelberg Molecular Life Sciences Prize is awarded to an outstanding scientist who is actively engaged in life science research in Heidelberg. The award recognizes current research activities at Heidelberg that contribute to the excellence of Heidelberg in the life sciences and acknowledges successful teaching and mentoring of young scientists. The prize is endowed with 200.000 Euros. The award is designed to support recipients in the improvement of research conditions, relief from administrative burdens and fostering of talented young researchers in the research area of the recipient. Recipients of the prize will be internationally visible members of Heidelberg life science institutions with an intensive record of interaction with the University. Outstanding research, engagement in teaching and promotion of young scientists and active participation in academic innovation of Heidelberg Molecular Life Sciences are prerequisites for the award. Potential candidates may be proposed by members of the Molecular Life Sciences institutions (Faculties of Biosciences and Medicine, University of Heidelberg, DKFZ, EMBL, MPI-mF). Application of the prize on one's own behalf is not admissible. The recipient will be selected by the HMLS Research Council. The 2012 deadline for nominations is the 4th of August, 2012. Proposals (please use the nomination form ) should be submitted by mail to hmls@bioquant.uni-heidelberg.de before August 4th, 2012.
Start up-professorships/extension of successful junior group leaders
Initiating a tenure track program requires additional funds in order to extend group leader positions up to tenure review and for start-up professorships ("HMLS professorships") to bridge the gap until a regular position becomes available. Since HMLS employs an exceptionally high number of junior group leaders, specific funding has been assigned to this measure. Eligibility of candidates depends on an excellent research record over a minimum of 4 years as an independent junior group leader. Potential candidates may either directly apply or be proposed by members of the Molecular Life Sciences institutions (Faculties of Biosciences and Medicine, University of Heidelberg, DKFZ, EMBL, MPI-mF). The application has to be accompanied by a letter of the host institution, commenting on the perspectives of the candidate for later permanent positions (inside or outside of Heidelberg). Funding decision will be made by the HMLS Research Council. Applications can be sent at any time to Prof. Dr. Frauke Melchior, ZMBH f.melchior@zmbh.uni-heidelberg.de
Funding of Core Facilities by HMLS
Cutting-edge core technology platforms on the basis of existing infrastructure can realize synergies and thus not only contribute to the aims of the comprehensive university but also become cost-effective. To provide an incentive for core facilities, HMLS provides additional support for core infrastructure development.Currently, HMLS is giving financial support to these Core Facilities:
- Deep Sequencing Core Facility
- Electron Microscopy Core Facility (EMCF)
- Nikon Imaging Center
- RNAi Screening Facility
- Mass spectrometry
The deadline for proposal submissions for 2012 is now closed.
Support for Initiating Interdisciplinary HMLS Research Activities
It is one of the primary goals of HMLS to promote the initiation of novel interdisciplinary research activities, such as graduate colleges, SPPs and SFBs, to harness the broad synergy potential on the Heidelberg Campus. During the planning phase, these initiatives require a number of measures, ranging from drafting pre-proposals to organizing start-up meetings with international participation. The HMLS research council will support these initiatives by providing funds for employment of secretary staff, travel costs for kick-off meetings and related activities. Proposals may be submitted by members of the Heidelberg Molecular Life Sciences institutions (Faculties of Biosciences and Medicine, University of Heidelberg, DKFZ, EMBL, MPI-mF). Funding decision will be made by the HMLS Research Council. Applications can be sent at any time to Prof. Dr. Frauke Melchior, ZMBH f.melchior@zmbh.uni-heidelberg.deContact: hmls@bioquant.uni-heidelberg.de
