News from the DLR Projektträger
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Green Talents Award 2022 – application phase for competition started
In 2022, 25 young researchers working on "green" solutions for a more sustainable future will again receive the "Green Talents Award" from the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMFB). DLR Projektträger (DLR-PT) is conducting the application phase and the pre-selection of winners and designing and organising the virtual science forum.
13th April 2022
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POLICY ANSWERS – supporting research and innovation in the Western Balkans
The new Europen Union project "POLICY ANSWERS" supports the Western Balkans in their integration into the European Research Area. DLR Projektträger (DLR-PT) is responsible for monitoring and analysing the regional research and innovation systems. It also trains participating partners in strategic foresight.
12th April 2022
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Health research – accelerating transfer across Europe
The Innovative Health Initiative (IHI) seeks to bring health research innovations to the people faster. It is being implemented via the European Union's Horizon Europe Framework Programme. On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), DLR Projektträger (DLR-PT) supports the initiative and organised the national launch event.
11th April 2022
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DLR Projektträger trains European diplomats in science diplomacy
DLR Projektträger (DLR-PT) continues to expand its training expertise. For the first time, it organised a training session on science diplomacy for 68 young European diplomats at the invitation of the European External Action Service.
7th April 2022
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Long-Covid: BMBF funds research into causes and therapeutic approaches
Many people who have been infected with the coronavirus are struggling with physical and psychological conditions even after the acute illness. Recently, new projects have been launched to research these late effects, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). DLR Projektträger has been commissioned to implement the measure.
7th April 2022
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"Danube 2022" – promoting cross-border research cooperation
Until the 30th June, small and medium-sized enterprises and scientific institutions can apply for the EUREKA funding programme "Danube 2022" for cross-border research cooperation. In Germany, DLR Projektträger (DLR-PT) is taking care of developing and implementing "Danube 2022" on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF).
6th April 2022
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An attractive employer – DLR Projektträger at Career Day
At this year's CoRe-Net Career Day, Dr Anne Lücke informed students and researchers in the health sciences about the many opportunities and prospects of working at DLR Projektträger (DLR-PT). Lücke is head of the "Strategy and Ethics" department in the Health Division of DLR-PT.
5th April 2022
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IPCC report – How can the necessary emission reductions be achieved?
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has presented the third volume of its Sixth Assessment Report. It emphasises the need for rapid and far-reaching greenhouse gas reductions in order to comply with the Paris Climate Agreement. DLR Projektträger (DLR-PT) was involved in the report’s adoption with the German IPCC Coordination Unit.
4th April 2022
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Federal funding scores with German Computer Game Prize
This year's German Computer Game Award will be presented in Munich on the 31st March 2022. Among the nominees this year are games and studios from the Federal Government's computer games funding programme. DLR Projektträger (DLR-PT), the only project management agency in Germany active in this field, has been implementing this funding since 2019.
31st March 2022
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Status Conference eQualification: fully qualified – a thing of the past
Under the motto "Connecting learning and work digitally– on a platter!". every Friday in March became a "market day". Over 500 project participants from the BMBF's "Digital Media in Vocational Education and Training" programme and stakeholders from industry and VET practice attended the event, which was implemented by DLR-Projektträger (DLR-PT).
28th March 2022
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People are at the centre of the smart city
Shaping the digital future with people – this is the vision of the Federally funded "Model Projects Smart Cities". In a virtual event from Mayen-Koblenz, 150 municipal stakeholders met for the first regional conference. It was organised by the Coordination and Transfer Office, which is managed by DLR Projektträger (DLR-PT).
24th March 2022
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Kick-off – EU project on strategic foresight in the Balkans
The kick-off for the European Union project POLICY ANSWERS takes place on the 14th April. The project aims to support the Western Balkans on its way into the European Research Area and includes Strategic Foresight to actively shape possible future trends for the region. DLR Projektträger (DLR-PT) is organising training seminars on site.
14th April 2022