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The Digital Turn in the Sciences and Humanities

Current developments and future areas for action
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The DFG has published the paper "The Digital Turn in the Sciences and Humanities – Current Status and Future Directions: Perspective of the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft". It assesses key developments since the DFG’s 2020 impulse paper and outlines perspectives for research and research funding.

Report on Survey of DFG Applicants Published

DFG comments on the findings
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infas Institute for Applied Social Science conducted an online survey of applicants from November 2025 to January 2026 on behalf of the DFG. It is a comprehensive report that provides broad-based insights into researchers’ experiences, needs and views. 

DFG to Fund Nine New Research Units

Approximately €40 million for the first funding period
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The topics addressed by the newly established Research Units range from signal transmission in nerve cells to the analysis of conspiracy theories. In addition, six Research Units and one Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences have been extended for a further funding period.

Global Minds in Research Consortia

DFG funds 15 professorships and 12 Mercator Fellows

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In connection with the BMFTR’s Global Minds Initiative Germany, the DFG’s Joint Committee has approved the first funding awards under the Clusters of Excellence and Collaborative Research Centres programme lines. The consortia will receive a total of around €69 million for the new professorships and Mercator Fellows. 

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Things to Know about the Proposal and Funding Process

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Funding Opportunities

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Calls for Proposals

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