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Research Training Groups
Purpose
Promoting young graduates in researchEligibility Requirements
Universities, in conjunction with the federal state where they are locatedProposal Requirements
Research programme - high scientific quality and originality (interdisciplinary approach desired) at an international level
Qualification programme - of direct relevance to the research programme, including innovative teaching and supervision elements, which should clearly extend beyond the courses (doctoral colloquia) usually offered in doctorate programmes
Visiting researcher programme - integrated into the qualification programme, adding internationalisation to the training provided
Type and Extent of Funding
Grants and fellowships for doctoral researchers, postdocs, applicants holding a degree from a university of applied science (Fachhochschule) or a Bachelor's degreeUnder certain conditions posts for doctoral researchers and postdocs may also be funded.
Funds for visiting researchers, research students, travel, workshops, small equipment, consumables, coordination, miscellaneous
Funding Duration
Per funding period: 4.5 years; maximum funding duration: 9 years
Proposal Deadlines
Draft proposals: no deadlineEstablishment proposals – following consultation with the DFG’s Head Office – are accepted at any time.
