Funding information

Funding and project duration

• Budget: Each seed-fund is € 10.000,-. Depending on the results of our fundraising campaigns, this amount may be increased or multiple seed-funds may be deployed per theme.
• Duration: Projects have a duration of 6 to 24 months. In case of successful pilot results, there is an opportunity for scaling up.
• Every three months (starting the 1st of februari 2027) we will evaluate the applications.

Eligibility and assessment criteria

Applications are assessed by our Scientific Board. Project proposals must meet the following criteria:

1. Scientific Basis: A clear problem definition and a strong scientific substantiation.
2. Feasibility: A fully developed work package including a timeline, budget (with co-funding, if applicable), and deliverables.
3. Expertise: Relevant expertise within the research team.
4. Ethical Assurance: Where applicable, prior approval from a recognised Medical Ethics Review Committee (METC) or animal welfare committee is required.
5. For TBE: from a European country where TBE is prevalent (Central, East, Northern Europe - see ECDC)

How to apply

Researchers are invited to submit a pre-proposal or a full proposal. Your application consist of (see the Application form):

• The project plan (maximum 6–10 pages)
• The timeline and intended deliverables
• A budget
• The CV's of the core researchers
• The ethical status of the research

Consortium projects, multicentre studies, and projects involving active patient participation are preferred.

Contact

Do you have any questions regarding the content of the themes, patient participation, or would you like to discuss a pre-proposal? Please contact our Scientific Board directly via: scientificboard@tbdfoundation.org

Downloads

• Research Grant - terms & conditions
• Application form