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Mitigating Bias in Scientific Evaluation and Decision-Making Processes

E-Learning Course published

Every individual is biased in different ways and to varying degrees. Even in research, which per se strives for facts and evidence, bias cannot be ruled out. The DFG's new e-learning course provides training to mitigate bias. 

The DFG cordially invites everyone interested to participate! 
(in German; English version in peparation).

DFG Announces Communicator Award 2026

Recognition for outstanding science communication
Weiße Schrift "Communicator Preis" auf dunkelblauem Hintergrund

The DFG once again announces the “Communicator Award – Science Award of Stifterverband”. Endowed with €50,000, the award is presented annually to an individual researcher or a research team. The deadline for applications and nominations is 30 September 2025.

Analysis of the Involvement of Subject Areas in Clusters of Excellence

DFG publishes data story on the second round of the Excellence Strategy
Mehrere Spielfiguren in den Farben Grün, Gelb, Blau und Rot sind auf einer blauen Unterfläche platziert und mittels Punkten in diesen Farben miteinander verbunden. In der Mitte ist mit leichter Transparenz das ExStra-Logo eingefügt.

One of the key findings of the analysis is that the subject profile of the clusters largely reflects that of ongoing DFG funding. Only minor shifts have occurred compared to the first round of the competition. 

To the data story(interner Link)

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