Through the Gender|Queer|Diversity-Call, mdw supports projects and formats that explore feminist and discrimination-sensitive issues from an academic/research-based, artistic and/or pedagogical perspective.
The goal is to develop, implement and sustainably embed project ideas at mdw that:
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Strengthen gender sensitivity and diversity awareness
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Challenge stereotyping
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Critically engage with the academic and artistic canon
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Highlight and empower marginalized perspectives
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Enhance competencies in gender and diversity
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Promote discrimination-free work and study environments
The next call is scheduled to open in spring 2026. Previously supported projects can be found in our archive (German only).
Funding Criteria – Content
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Artistic, academic/research-based, pedagogical, or educational engagement with gender- and diversity-related issues
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Clearly articulated and identifiable queer-feminist stance
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Intersectional (re-)framing
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Relevance to contemporary discourses
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Experimental and unconventional formats are welcome
Interdisciplinary and cross-departmental collaborations are explicitly encouraged.
Who can apply?
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All members of the mdw – lecturers, students, and administrative staff – are eligible to apply
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Individuals may submit only one application
General Funding Requirements
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Proposals must include at least 20% co-financing from the applicant’s department/management-Head
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Please consult your department’s gender representative before submitting your proposal if they are not already actively involved in the project
Submission & Funding
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Completed application form including budget plan (submitted online)
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Funding: The GQD-Call covers up to 80% of the total costs. At least 20% of the proposed budget must be provided by the applicant’s department or organizational unit.
- Example calculation: For a project with total costs of €2,000 the department/organizational unit contributes 20% (€400), and the GQD-Call funds the remaining 80% (€1,600)
An internal jury will review and select the submitted projects.
Applicants selected for funding be notified of the grant decision via email from the Administrative Department of Equity, Gender and Diversity by the end of June 2026.
Support
If you have any questions, please contact Ulli Mayer for content- or concept-related inquiries or Laura Eichenseer for organizational matters before submitting your application.