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 (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. |