SyNergy-Wissenschaftlerinnen (SyNergy-Mitglieder und von SyNergy-Mitgliedern direkt angestellte Wissenschaftlerinnen) mit Kindern bis zu 12 Jahren sind antragsberechtigt.

SyNergy-Wissenschaftler können sich ausnahmsweise auch bewerben.

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.
   

Die Förderung beginnt mit dem ersten Tag des Monats, der auf die Sitzung des SyNergy-Boards folgt, in der die Förderung gewährt wurde. Der SyNergy-Vorstand entscheidet im Rahmen eines Wettbewerbsverfahrens.