Teaching support fund launched at the University of Erfurt: Innovative teaching projects wanted

The University of Erfurt's “Lehrförderfonds“ supports innovative teaching projects to further develop the quality of teaching and learning. This gives lecturers the opportunity to try out new didactic approaches, further develop existing formats and provide sustainable impetus in teaching.

Lecturers can apply for funding of up to 2,500 euros for their own projects for a period of up to 12 months. Funding can be provided for teaching assignments, material resources such as travel expenses and publication resources, student assistantships, but also qualification measures, etc.

Project outlines are submitted using an application form via the respective Deanery. Applications are possible until 15 June 2026. The start of the funding period can take place flexibly on 1 October 2026 or 1 April 2027.

The “Lehrförderfonds“ is part of the University's strategic teaching development programme. The decision on funding is made by an awards committee appointed by the Presidium; funded lecturers will be informed in August 2026. University Didactics supports lecturers in the further development of teaching concepts, the application process and the implementation of projects.

"The University of Erfurt's new teaching support fund provides targeted impetus for the further development of teaching: it opens up space to implement innovative ideas and further expand proven concepts. By supporting teaching staff in trialling new methods and continuously improving their courses, we are sustainably strengthening the quality of our teaching. At the same time, promoting innovative teaching concepts helps to raise the status of teaching as a whole and further promote the exchange of ideas about good teaching," says Professor Julia Knop, Vice President for Academic Affairs.