EU Regional Office

The EU Regional Office is hosted by the Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics in Tübingen. It supports the following Max Planck Institutes in the region:

Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, Tübingen
Max Planck Institute for Biology, Tübingen
Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology and Epigenetics, Freiburg
Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law, Freiburg

The office’s mission is to promote the participation of Max Planck scientists in European Union and nationally funded research programmes and related activities.

It provides:

Information and expert advice on EU and national funding opportunities, programmes, and policies
Comprehensive support during proposal preparation
Assistance with contract negotiations and project management
Help with cost calculation
Guidance on transnational researcher mobility and ERC grants
Strategic advice and profile development (individual or group level)
Specialized training sessions and career guidance for early-career researchers

On-site consultation is regularly available and can also be arranged upon request.