Funding instruments

Forschungsimpulse

The funding instruments within the framework of the Forschungsimpulse offer various funding programmes for the scientific staff of the KL university hospitals.

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Research Time Out

Your Idea. Our Support.

Research Time Out (RTO) is a KL funding instrument that frees up scientific staff for research-related activities, with the aim of stimulating research at KL university hospitals.
Applications for the Research Time Out scheme can be submitted at any time. Applications are collated and assessed on set cut-off dates (CoDs).
Upcoming CoDs for submissions:

25 November 2025 (CoD23)

Research Time Out (RTO) - compactly explained

Submit an application in OpenCampus

A structured public health research funding framework with disease prevention investments represents structured medical development.

Seed Funding

Think. Fund. Develop.

Straightforward allocation of funds for research-related expenses up to €10,000.

Seed Funding - compactly explained

Submit an application in OpenCampus

The word bonus is spelled out on stacks of golden coins representing a financial reward

Research Bonus

Funding. Success. Bonus.

Researchers at the university hospitals of KL who successfully acquire third-party competitive funding may apply for a bonus of 20% of the awarded KL amount (up to €30,000).