Fritz Thyssen Stiftung is a German private foundation that primarily supports scholarly research and academic exchange in the humanities, social sciences, and selected areas of medicine and natural sciences. Its funding is geared toward clearly defined projects, publications, conferences, short research stays, and travel support, with an emphasis on strengthening research quality and dissemination rather than broad service delivery. Most opportunities appear to be invite-only and tied to the foundation’s thematic priorities, so applicants should expect a highly curated, academically focused process.
Focus Areas
Humanities ResearchSocial Science ProjectsMedical and Natural Science ResearchScholarly Publications and EditionsAcademic Conferences and WorkshopsResearch Travel and Short-Term Study Support
Giving Approach
Invite-only, program-based support through defined funding lines such as project grants, publication subsidies, conference support, and travel/read leave funding. Grants are typically tied to specific research outputs or academic events and are likely modest-to-moderate in size, with special programs offered occasionally on a themed basis.
How to approach this funder
Recent grants from Fritz Thyssen Stiftung's latest annual report (2034)
Grants parsed from this funder's most recently published annual report.
Recipient
Amount
Year
Purpose
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Immanuel Kants (1724–1804) sta
2034
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biläumsjahr zu Kan
erfolgte im Jahr 2024 – dem Ju
2034
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of Philosophy and
2023 Jonathan Nelson Professor
2034
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nale Kant-Preis als
2000 in Berlin hat der Internatio
2034
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Rahmen der feierl
Am 8. September 2024 wurde im
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Because the foundation’s programs are invite-only, applicants should first confirm eligibility and thematic fit before reaching out. Tailor proposals to a clearly defined research project, publication, or academic event in one of the foundation’s priority areas, and watch for occasional special calls that may have separate criteria and deadlines.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Fritz Thyssen Stiftung that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowRolling / open intakeAward: Varies
Tagungen (Conferences)
History, language & cultureState, economy & societyMedicine and natural sciences
Who can apply: Applications can generally only be submitted via universities or nonprofit research institutions. Applicant must usually be doctoral-level. Larger congresses, sections within symposia, annual meetings, pure PhD workshops and summer schools are not funded.
History, Language & CultureState, Economy & SocietyMedicine and Natural Sciences
Who can apply: Applications can generally only be submitted through a university or non-profit research institution; applicants are usually required to hold a doctorate; general educational trips, excursions, lecture trips, and congress trips are not funded.
History, Language & CultureState, Economy & SocietyMedicine and Natural Sciences
Who can apply: Applications are only possible after completion of a project funded by the foundation; the application must be made by the author or editor; dissertations and exam papers are not funded; print runs under 120 copies are generally not funded; the publication must arise from an already funded project.
History, language & cultureState, economy & societyMedicine and natural sciences
Who can apply: Applications can generally only be submitted via universities or nonprofit research institutions. Applicants are usually expected to be doctoral-level researchers. The travel must be directly related to a research project.
Deadline: Applications can be submitted at any time.
Opening soonCloses in 23 days (Aug 31, 2026)Award: Varies
Tagungen
History, Language & CultureState, Economy & SocietyMedicine and Natural Sciences
Who can apply: Applications can generally only be submitted through a university or non-profit research institution; applicants must usually be doctoral researchers; the number of speakers should generally not exceed 15 to 20; congresses, larger conferences, sections of symposia or annual meetings, and pure doctoral workshops or summer schools are not funded; at least two-thirds of the planned speakers must have confirmed participation for review.
Deadline: 28 February, 31 May, 31 August, or 30 November each year
Project Funding (Geistes- und Sozialwissenschaften)
History, Language & CultureState, Economy & Society
Who can apply: Applications can generally only be submitted through a university or non-profit research institution; applicants must usually be doctoral or habilitated researchers; the project should normally be limited in content and time, usually up to three years; no parallel review with other funders; projects focused solely on dissertations are not supported.
Who can apply: Applications can generally only be submitted through a university or non-profit research institution; non-state institutions within the EU/EEA must attach a current tax exemption certificate; the program especially targets applicants who are already trained and experienced in the research area, early postdocs, or independent group leaders; established professors and clinical directors are not funded; the planned project can generally run for up to three years.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.