In order to strengthen academic cooperation in northwestern Germany and provide new short-term momentum for excellent research, the University of Bremen and Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg are establishing the “Northwest Impuls” and “Northwest Advanced” funding lines as of October 1, 2025.
The
“Northwest Impuls”
funding line is specifically designed to initiate new collaborations. Material resources of up to €5,000 per tandem constellation can be applied for. More:
The
“Northwest Advanced”
funding line will support joint research between the two universities. Priority will be given to strengthening the joint research focuses and high-potential areas that characterize the current research profile of the Northwest Alliance.
Earth System:
- Nexus of Ocean, Climate, and Biodiversity
Humans & Technology:
- From Hearing to Brain Health: Intelligent technologies for prevention
- Dependable Human-centered Artificial Intelligence (HCAI)
Society:
- Social Policy and Social Cohesion
- Competing Futures of Knowledge and Ignorance
Science for Sustainability:
- Animal Navigation – Sensory Basis, Mechanisms and Impacts
- Materials and Processes for a Sustainable Future
- Green Energy Transition
Funding of up to €20,000 per consortium can be applied for. More: