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Funding, advice and submitting applications

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Funding, advice and submitting applications

We support your research

As a leading research university, FAU is keen to provide its scientists and scholars with the best possible support in initiating and carrying out research projects. Support is provided both by the University as a whole and by the faculties, covering all steps in the application process from giving advice on funding, to providing support and start-up funding during the application process and all the way to the initial project phase. Events are held regularly giving information on the individual funding providers and programmes. You will find an overview of the various services and points of contact on the following pages.

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