In Brief
Name of Funding Instrument
Trilateral ProjectsPurpose
The funding of trilateral projects involving German, Israeli and Palestinian scientists and researchers aims to support peaceful development in the Middle East. In appropriate cases it is possible for a partner from another of Israel’s neighbouring countries to participate in a trilateral project, either instead of, or in addition to, the Palestinian partner.Eligibility Requirements
Scientists and researchers working in the German scientific community. Applications from scientists or researchers working at non-university research institutions in Germany are not required to include cooperation with colleagues at a university, even if they have a permanent contract of employment.Type and Extent of Funding
Type: research grantExtent: Staff and travel expenses, funds for scientific equipment and consumables. The DFG funds the project expenses for all three partners. The German funding recipient is responsible for forwarding the funds to the Israeli and Palestinian partners in accordance with the funding award.
Funding Duration
Generally for up to 5 years (with a two-year initial phase)Proposal Deadlines
There is a two-stage proposal process. New initiatives may be submitted in the form of preliminary proposals by either 1 April or 1 October in any given year.Informal preliminary proposals should be submitted in German or in English and should not exceed 5 pages (plus information on the cooperation partners and subject-related publication lists). An elaborate description of both the subject and the cooperation structure (distribution of tasks, added value to be expected, etc.) should be part of the proposal. It is not necessary to present a detailed financial plan at this stage.
