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EXCELLENCE STRATEGY OF THE FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTS 145 Letters of Intent for New Clusters of Excellence

(07.02.23) 145 letters of intent for draft proposals for new Clusters of Excellence were received by the DFG by the deadline of 1 February under the Excellence Strategy. They were submitted by a total of 54 institutions, with 91 letters of intent coming from a single applicant university, 40 from two and 14 from three universities. The next step is to submit the draft proposals by 31 May. Interner Linkmore

Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany Spokesperson role passed on to the Leopoldina

(11.01.23) The role of spokesperson of the Alliance of Science Organisations has changed: the DFG passed it on to the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina as of 1 January 2023. The Alliance regularly issues statements on important issues of science policy. 

Research Funding

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Research Funding

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The DFG at a glance

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Biodiversa+ Announces Funding for 36 Projects

These projects are mobilising a wide range of disciplines, engaging relevant stake-
holders, and addressing a broad spectrum of scientific areas and societal issues. Interner Linkmore

DFG announces Clusters of Excellence

This marks the beginning of a multi-stage competition, with the funding decisions to be made in May 2025. Interner Linkmore

Changes to the Clinical Research Units

The changes relate in particular to the mandatory contribution of university medical institutions to Clinical Research Units and to the requirement of local concentration. Interner Linkmore

Individual Grants Programmes

Step by step through the DFG grant process: In our How-to-guide you find clearly information on individual funding, a programme comparison, a checklist, helpful tips and pointers. Interner Linkmore

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Video: From proposal to decision

Find out about the bodies that make funding decisions. Externer Linkmore

FAQs on submitting proposals to funding programmes

The FAQs were compiled to assist prospective applicants in submitting proposals to the DFG. They provide information on various DFG funding programmes and serve to complement existing guidelines and instructions. Interner Linkmore

Impacts of Covid 19

All updates and information for and about funded research projects related to the coronavirus pandemic: For applicants, reviewers, committee members and interested. Interner Linkmore

Further Information

Russian Attack on Ukraine

Here you can find all DFG publications on the impact on funding activities as well as on offers of support for refugees. Interner Linkmore

Last updated: 28 February 2023
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