The Foundation supports basic or applied research project of 1-4 years of duration for approx. CHF 50’000 – CHF 100’000/yr., higher amounts possible depending on project goals.
Applicant must be a permanent employee of a university or other permanent research entity and the application has to establish why the Velux Stiftung is necessary for the funding.
The funding areas are the following:
- Daylight: Use of daylight and its effects on humans and nature
- Healthy Ageing
- Ophthalmology
The foundation welcomes international and interdisciplinary collaborations.
The application that consists of:
- Application form
- Impact potential statement
- Research proposal
- CVs
Next deadline: 30 September 2019