International funderBased in Germany

Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard-Stiftung

Berlin, GermanyWebsite

About Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard-Stiftung

Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard-Stiftung supports outstanding female scientists with children, with a clear emphasis on reducing the practical burden of childcare and household work so recipients can focus on research. Its core program provides monthly scholarships to PhD students in the later stages of their dissertation and to postdoctoral researchers, especially in experimental natural sciences and basic medical research. The foundation is distinctive for combining gender equity, family support, and research talent development, rather than funding institutions or broad scientific programs.

Focus Areas

Women in STEM With ChildrenExperimental Natural SciencesBasic Medical ResearchPhD and Postdoctoral Research SupportResearcher Work-Life Support

Giving Approach

Provides fixed monthly scholarships of $500 as direct personal support; applications are accepted annually in a defined window (September 1 to November 30). Funding is program-specific and likely application-based rather than open-ended institutional grantmaking.

How to approach this funder

Applicants should apply during the annual September 1–November 30 window and should be outstanding female PhD students in their second year or later, or postdoctoral researchers with children. Eligibility is tied to research at German universities/research institutes, with a limited international exception for postdocs who earned their PhD at a German university and continue research abroad.

Open Grant Opportunities

Current and upcoming funding from Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard-Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.

Opening soonCloses Nov 30, 2026Award: Up to $500

CNV Foundation Scholarships (Scholarships)

Experimental natural sciencesBasic medical research

Who can apply: Outstanding female scientists in experimental natural sciences or basic medical research with children. PhD students: from 2nd year, thesis in practical phase, research at German institutions. Postdocs: conducting research in Germany or obtained PhD at a German university and continuing abroad (preference for those who switched field after PhD). Senior scientists, junior professors, group heads, and women in permanent full-time positions are not eligible. Applicant is expected to work full-time during funding and have full-time childcare secured and financed.

Deadline: Applications can be submitted each year from September 1 to November 30.

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