Bälz-Stiftung supports engineering education at German universities with a very specific emphasis on applied control engineering for building services technology (Gebäudetechnik). Its giving is highly programmatic and academic-focused: it rewards strong student theses, supports students with a small textbook reimbursement, and convenes invite-only practical seminars that connect students and faculty across participating universities. The foundation appears to prioritize hands-on learning, transfer between theory and practice, and outstanding student work in energy, automation, and building systems.
Small, targeted, mostly annual support through three programs: €20 textbook reimbursements, thesis prizes with awards drawn from a total pool of up to €7,000, and invite-only seminar participation for selected students and faculty. Funding is Germany-based, tied to participating universities, and appears to operate through institutional nomination or program participation rather than open public applications.
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This is not an open-grantmaking foundation; most opportunities are limited to participating German universities and are either nomination-based or handled through faculty/institutional channels. Students should check whether their university is a partner institution, ask supervising professors to submit thesis entries for the competition, and keep an eye on the March deadline for awards and the annual September seminar schedule.
Current and upcoming funding from Bälz-Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Available to students of member universities participating in the Arbeitskreis der Professoren für Regelungstechnik in der Versorgungstechnik. The book must be purchased at the regular price via the Cramer&Löw online bookstore portal and reimbursement is requested afterward using the provided form.
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