Support Program for Families and Women

Female SyNergy scientists (SyNergy members and scientists directly employed by SyNergy members) with children up to 12 years of age are eligible to apply.

Male SyNergy scientists can exceptionally also apply.

A separate application must be filled out for each child.

1. For children of up to three years of age, a maximum amount of € 500 per month will be provided for child care (upon proof of actual monthly costs). The support will be proportional to working hours (100% = 500€/mo; 50% = 250€/mo etc.).
   
2. For children between three and six years of age maximum amount of € 300 per month will be provided for child care (upon proof of actual monthly costs). The support will be proportional to working hours (100% = 300€/mo; 50% = 150€/mo etc.).
   
3. For children between six and twelve years of age maximum amount of € 200 per month will be provided for child care (upon proof of actual monthly costs). The support will be proportional to working hours (100% = 200€/mo; 50% = 100€/mo etc.).
   
4. Annually, financial support of up to € 300 per child (up to six years of age) may be granted for work-related, out-of-regular hours exceptional child care expenses, or expenses for child care in the case of need, such as business trips to conferences or meetings.
   
5. For highly talented female scientists, support can be provided for a student/research assistant during pregnancy/maternal leave (Mutterschutz) for up to twelve months.
   

Support will start from the first day of the month following the SyNergy-Board meeting at which support was granted. The SyNergy-Board will decide in a competitive procedure.