Research Careers

One of the DFG's main goals is to promote young researchers. The results of its funding policy and actions include new, leading research findings, the transfer of knowledge and excellent qualifications for tomorrow's scientists and researchers.

Outstanding science and research need creative people and innovative ideas. This is why the DFG's funding portfolio places particular emphasis on supporting young researchers. Based on academic excellence, flexible funding instruments are tailored to meet the specific needs of young scientists and academics, thereby enabling them to pursue their research careers.

Emmy Noether Programme

The Emmy Noether Programme supports young researchers in achieving independence at an early stage of their scientific careers. [ more ]

Heisenberg Programme

The Heisenberg Programme is aimed particularly at researchers who have qualified for professorship via the Emmy Noether Programme, DFG project positions, industrial research activity, or mid-level faculty positions. [ more ]

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