Learning from the Pandemic for Better Preparedness

Final Report issued by the Commission for Pandemic Research

Foto: Coronavirus-Pandemie

After three and a half years of work, the Commission emphasises the importance of interdisciplinary research while at the same time stressing the need for further research and calling for a science-driven reappraisal and advisory structures. 

Eleven New Priority Programmes Approved

Approximately €72 million for the first funding period

Schwerpunktprogramme

The DFG is establishing eleven new Priority Programmes (SPP) which are due to start in 2025. The new networks were selected from among 43 initiatives submitted.

13 new Research Units established

They include one Clinical Research Unit and two Centres for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences

The new Research Units will receive a total of approximately €56 million. In addition, it was decided to extend five Research Units and one Clinical Research Unit for a second funding period.

“Vigorously Oppose Antisemitism”

Statement issued by President Katja Becker before the Joint Committee

At a meeting of the Joint Committee, DFG President Katja Becker once again spoke out in no uncertain terms against the rise of antisemitism in society and also in the research community and its institutions.

DFG - German Research Foundation