About Claudia von Schilling Foundation for Breast Cancer Research Germany
The Claudia von Schilling Foundation for Breast Cancer Research Germany is a specialized medical research funder focused almost entirely on breast cancer (mammary carcinoma) and related therapeutic advances. It supports scientifically grounded projects ranging from novel treatment approaches and nanotechnology to palliative care, reconstruction using patient-derived tissue, and the dissemination of breast cancer research findings. Its grantees are typically university hospitals, oncology centers, and research institutes in Germany and Switzerland, with some international collaborations such as Harvard Medical School.
Focus Areas
Breast Cancer Translational ResearchNovel Breast Cancer TherapiesPalliative Care in OncologyBreast Reconstruction and Regenerative MedicineNanotechnology for Cancer Diagnosis and TreatmentAI-Enabled Cancer Research
Giving Approach
Competitive project grants for scientific research and therapeutic development; likely medium-sized research awards, awarded through announced calls or unsolicited proposals rather than a fixed public deadline, with emphasis on academic and clinical research partners in Germany and neighboring countries.
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Watch the foundation website for announced calls, since no fixed public deadline is stated. Strong applications should be breast-cancer-specific, scientifically rigorous, and ideally involve academic medical centers or established oncology research groups in Germany, Switzerland, or international collaboration. Emphasize novel therapeutic relevance, translational impact, and clear alignment with the foundation’s breast cancer mission.
Notable grantees:
• Medizinische Hochschule Hannover (MHH)
• Universitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz, Molekulare und Zelluläre Onkologie
• Fraunhofer-Institut für Mikrotechnik und Mikrosysteme (IMM)
• Universitätsspital Basel
• Harvard Medical School
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Claudia von Schilling Foundation for Breast Cancer Research Germany that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowAward: Up to $10K
Claudia von Schilling-Preis
breast cancer medicinebreast cancer researchbasic cancer research
Who can apply: Recognizes special achievements in breast cancer medicine and relevant basic cancer research. Preferably, but not exclusively, for scientists in the German-speaking region. Awarded at the foundation’s discretion after scientific review.
Deadline: Annual call; current PDF announcement available.
breast cancer medicinebreast cancer therapybreast cancer research
Who can apply: Intended for young, promising scientists and working groups; applicants should be no older than 40 at the time the submitted work is completed. Awarded using the same standards as the Claudia von Schilling Prize.
Deadline: Annual call; current PDF announcement available.
breast cancer treatmentbreast cancer researchbasic cancer research+8 more
Who can apply: Projects must align with the foundation’s statutory purpose and funding profile, promise genuinely new and scientifically sound approaches in breast cancer treatment or related measures, and generally follow relevant research funding guidelines (e.g., DFG-style requirements). Applicants must provide a project title, applicant details, detailed project description, current research status, scope and duration of planned measures, CV/scientific background, and publication record.
Deadline: No fixed deadline stated; projects can be presented outside a call for proposals.
Breast cancer researchNovel therapy developmentNanotechnology in therapy+6 more
Who can apply: Projects must align with the foundation's statutory purpose (breast cancer research and palliative medicine) and conform to established funding guidelines (e.g., comparable to DFG requirements). Applications should include project title, applicants, detailed project description, research status, scope, duration, scientific CVs and publication records. For multi-applicant projects, specify legal applicant responsible for fund administration.
Deadline: No fixed public deadlines stated. Funding may be allocated via announced calls or via unsolicited proposals submitted at any time.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.