Grants Office

Grants Office

Finding funding for research is important for a successful career. The Grants Office will guide and support the researchers every step of the way, from the first project idea through the entire project lifecycle.

Our services include but are not limited to:

  • Identification of the most promising funding schemes for each career stage
  • Advice and administrative support during the application phase
  • Support in contract negotiations with the funding agency
  • Financial and administrative management during project implementation

Contact us! We will be happy to advice and help you.

Recent Awards and Honors

Erin Schuman elected as a Member of the National Academy of Medicine

The neuroscientist is honored for her pioneering research revealing how local protein production shapes synaptic communication and brain function more

How Blood Vessels Influence Brain Development

New Koselleck Project at Goethe University Frankfurt: Neurobiologist Prof. Amparo Acker-Palmer Secures €1.25 million for Neurovascular Research more

Supporting outstanding women scientists on their path to leadership

Minerva Fast Track Fellowship for Lea Dietrich at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research more

Excellence in training

Excellence in training

September 17, 2025

Max Planck Society recognizes the animal facility at the Max Planck Institute for Brain Research with the Trainee Award 2025 more

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