Support for research projects in the field

The Foundation supports research activities related to the media industry. The focus is on future-oriented, innovative projects.
 
Support is given mainly to
• basic research projects initiated by the Foundation
• applied projects for use in the media industry.
The partial financing input by the Foundation acts as a catalyst in applied projects.  In addition to research institutes also industrial companies in the sector participate in the projects.

Financing on an annual basis

The Foundation issues support according to its approved annual budget.  The Foundation may also commit to research projects for a longer term and to national research programmes. Even in long-term projects the funding is decided on an annual basis.

Support for the research projects covers
• salaries for researchers
• costs for materials, supplies and equipment needed in the research
• travel costs for research projects.
Support for research may be applied for at any time on an application form completed as instructed.