Major research instrumentation programme

The Major Research Instrumentation Programme aims to fund applications for the acquisition of new or replacement major research equipment in accordance with Article 91b of the Basic Law, as well as large-scale equipment owned by the federal states (including CIP pools and WAP clusters). The Research Committee publishes a call for proposals twice a year (autumn/spring).

Details of the procedure can be found in the Rules of Procedure of the Research Committee.

New funding opportunities under the DFG’s ‘Major instrumentation’ programme

Under the German Research Foundation’s (DFG) ‘Major Intrumentation’ funding programme, universities can continue to receive funding for the purchase of large-scale equipment, with the federal government covering 50 per cent of the costs. A new development is that maintenance and servicing costs are now also eligible for funding, provided they are directly linked to the purchase, for example in the form of service or maintenance contracts. Extended warranties, however, remain excluded from funding. The ongoing operating, maintenance and repair costs incurred after purchase will continue to be borne by the universities. With this extension, the DFG aims to increase the availability of the equipment, reduce downtime and promote sustainable use.

Contact

Robert Ernst
Vice President for Research and Outreach

Office of the Research Committee
Denise Kunkel
Tel.: +49 681 302-6612
forschungsausschuss(at)uni-saarland.de