Non-binding overview — only the official SIF Guidelines are legally binding.
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Financial support for student-led initiatives with social, technological, and sustainable impact at RWTH Aachen University and FH Aachen University.
The Student Initiative Fund can currently only support initiatives in the category of Social Equality. Applications can only be processed once the corresponding invoices/receipts have been submitted.
The Student Initiative Fund (SIF) financially supports student-led initiatives, projects, and activities that create a positive impact within the university ecosystem and society — reducing financial barriers and enabling innovative, interdisciplinary, and community-oriented work.
The SIF particularly supports projects in three fields:
The funding period generally runs for the calendar year. Funding limits defined per semester can each be claimed once in the summer and once in the winter semester.
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| Maximum Funding | Technology & Sustainability: up to €4,000 per project. Social Equality: €500–€2,000 depending on team size (see Funding Areas). |
| Eligible Applicants | Student initiatives that are part of the Collective Incubator community and accredited by RWTH Aachen or FH Aachen |
| Funding Purpose | Project-related expenses only |
| Payment Method | Bank transfer via Collective Incubator e.V. |