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The Potsdam Foundation for Economic Democracy (PSWO) funds research projects at the University of Potsdam and other research institutions that align with the foundation’s purpose. These can include research projects from chairs, research groups, institutions, individuals, relevant doctoral theses, or publishing projects. The funding is provided in the following ways:

  • Scholarships for students: €1,800 per year (for Potsdam students in combination with Germany-Scholarship Matching Funds)
  • Research scholarships: €1,000 per month for 1 to 12 months
  • Theses (Master’s/PhD): €1,000 per month for 1 to 12 months
  • Event/Conference/Workshop grants
  • Publication grants

If institutions outside the University of Potsdam apply for project funding from the PSWO, a connection between the applying institution and the University of Potsdam is preferred.

Conversely, it is desirable that projects submitted by the University of Potsdam for funding work in collaboration with other research institutions.