The University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen stands for mutual respect and appreciation, living diversity and equal opportunities, reflection and shaped change, dialog orientation and openness as well as critical faculties and participation. (from the mission statement of the university)

Against this background, diversity projects are promoted that...

• promote interculturality and make it tangible.
• advocate anti-discrimination, encourage privileged groups to think critically, and empower the disadvantaged.
• focus on measures to promote equal opportunities and equity in the context of teaching and higher education.
• Address diversity issues and current sociopolitical discourses.
• address issues relevant to equality and diversity in the economic context.

Since the summer semester of 2015, the university has had a Diversity Project Fund from which members of the university (teachers, students and employees of the university) can apply for project funding. Cooperation projects, e.g. between university members and lecturers, are also conceivable.

The main target group of the projects are the students of the University of Applied Sciences Ludwigshafen. However, it is possible to expand the target group to include other groups of people, e.g. employees or external parties.

• Scope of the project: This includes the number of students who can participate in the project. However, it is also relevant whether participation is limited to one degree program or whether students are acquired across departments and degree programs or benefit from the measure.
• Additional offerings: The fund is intended to create additional offerings for students. Core tasks of a study program, e.g. teaching assignments for course work, cannot be covered.
• Innovation: Innovative measures and projects, especially projects that promote interculturality and make it tangible, are given priority for funding.
• Sustainability and integration into existing projects: It is advantageous if projects have a continuation perspective and/or are integrated into existing structures or projects.
• Reasonable costs: An important requirement is that the funding is used appropriately.
• Confirmation by deanery and department heads: The project applications must be confirmed (by signature) by the heads of the departments and deaneries.

The Coordination Office for Equal Opportunity & Diversity decides whether a project is funded after considering the funding criteria. The Diversity Coordination Committee, with input from the departments and relevant diversity stakeholders at the university, supports the decision-making process by making recommendations on the allocation of funds.

For the calendar year 2023, €5,000 is available - subject to budget commitment.

There are two application deadlines for the calendar year:

• 1st deadline: the first deadline is 18 Jan 2023, with funding notifications sent out by 08 Feb.
• 2nd Deadline:  The second deadline is July 19, 2023. Funding notices will be mailed by August 09.

Please note that funds cannot be disbursed directly to you; instead, submit invoices to Ms. Schorat-Waly in the Diversity section.  Due to budget constraints, commitments and disbursement of funds are always made for the current calendar year. You will receive more detailed instructions with the funding commitment.

In order to make the measures at the university transparent, we publish all projects on the diversity homepage. After completion of the measures, a short report is planned.

You can download the project application and the instructions for project funding in the download area on the right.