2026

DFG at the Gender Summit GS25 in New Delhi

picture at the gender summit with Prof. Katja Becker via video transmission and the following other attendees sitting at a podium: Sandeep Sancheti, Vice President Research Relations and Academic Ambassador for India at Elsevier; Prof. Shekhar Mande, President INSA and Ylann Schemm, Executive Director of the Elsevier Foundation. — DFG President Prof. Dr Katja Becker delivering keynote during the inaugural session of GS25. On the dais L to R: Prof. Dr Sandeep Sancheti, Vice President Research Relations and Academic Ambassador at Elsevier India; Prof. Dr Shekhar Mande, President INSA, and Ylann Schemm, Executive Director of the Elsevier Foundation.

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(17.04.2026) The DFG participated in the Gender Summit GS25 in New Delhi, a full-day international conference on gender equality and excellence in research and innovation, co-hosted by INSA and Portia Ltd. DFG President Prof. Dr. Katja Becker delivered a keynote at the opening ceremony, and DFG co-organised a plenary session on integrating sex- and gender-sensitive perspectives into medical research. Read more(interner Link)

DFG Workshop in Uzbekistan

Picture of the hall at Academy in Tashkent at the Opening of the DFG workshop: in addition to those given by DFG Vice President Jacobs and DFG Senate member Guggenberger, other welcome addresses were delivered by Clemens Schwanhold, Permanent Representative of the German Embassy in Tashkent, and Shavkat Ayupov, President of the Uzbek Academy of Sciences. The session was chaired by Shakhlokhon Turdikulova, Vice President of the Uzbek Academy of Sciences. — Opening of the DFG workshop: in addition to those given by DFG Vice President Jacobs and DFG Senate member Guggenberger, other welcome addresses were delivered by Clemens Schwanhold, Permanent Representative of the German Embassy in Tashkent, and Shavkat Ayupov, President of the Uzbek Academy of Sciences. The session was chaired by Shakhlokhon Turdikulova, Vice President of the Uzbek Academy of Sciences.

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(13.04.26) In March 2026, researchers from Germany and Central Asia gathered in Tashkent for a workshop titled “Promoting Vibrant Agroecosystems in Central Asia – A One Health Approach to Organic Contaminants.” Read more(interner Link)

DFG Supported “Schopenhauer and Ecology” Conference in Delhi

group picture of the participants of the conference — Participants of the conference

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(08.04.2026) The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) provided support for an international conference titled “Schopenhauer and Ecology: With Special Reference to the Upaniṣads and Indian Philosophy”, held from 26-28 February 2026 at Deshbandhu College, University of Delhi. Read more(interner Link)

DFG participates for the first time in information event hosted by the Czech Science Foundation (GAČR) in Prague

A screenshot showing the program for the “GAČR Info Day” on February 26, 2026, at the Czech Technical University in Prague. — Program for the “GAČR Info Day” on February 26, 2026, at the Czech Technical University in Prague.

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(26.03.26) The DFG took part in an information seminar on expanding bilateral research cooperation which also marked more than twenty years of institutional collaboration between the two organisations. Read more(interner Link)

DFG at European Union Research & Innovation Information Day at Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Noida Campus

group picture of the The European Union Research and Innovation Counsellors and representatives at Symbiosis International University, Noida Campus — The European Union Research and Innovation Counsellors and representatives at Symbiosis International University, Noida Campus.

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(25.02.26) The EU Delegation to India, in collaboration with EURAXESS Links India, organizsed a half‑day information and networking event titled “Exploring Research and Funding Opportunities in Europe” at the Symbiosis International (Deemed University) Noida Campus on 12 February 2026. The DFG oOffice India highlighted various funding options for international research collaboration and discussed options to continue research networks between Germany and India. Read more(interner Link)

Fostering Indo‑German Research Collaboration via DFG Outreach in Pune and the 10th Max Planck Partner Group Meeting, Mumbai

Group picture of the German delegation at the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in Pune — German delegation at IISER Pune

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(25.02.26) The DFG Office India organised a two‑day outreach visit in Pune and participated in the Partner Group Meeting in Mumbai. The discussions showcased a strong interest in Indo-German collaborations. Read more(interner Link)

New DFG Liaison Scientist for Central Asia

(02.02.26) In this interview, Dr. Liebelt from Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, head of the Central Asia Sustainable Innovation Bureau, talks about the relevance of this research region and the opportunities that his new position brings. Read more(interner Link)

DFG at the Humboldt Kolleg 2025 in Kolkata

picture of the following attendees at the Panel Discussion on “Building a Global Research Ecosystem: Advancing Science for the Benefit of Humanity and the Planet” from left to right: Prof. Ranjan Ganguly, Jadavpur University; Prof. Saibal Kar, Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Kolkata; Prof. Pulak Sengupta, Jadavpur University; Dr. Vaibhav Agarwal, Deputy Director, DFG Office India; Dr. Mrinalini Walawalkar, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay — Panel Discussion on “Building a Global Research Ecosystem: Advancing Science for the Benefit of Humanity and the Planet”, L to R: Prof. Ranjan Ganguly, Jadavpur University; Prof. Saibal Kar, Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Kolkata; Prof. Pulak Sengupta, Jadavpur University; Dr. Vaibhav Agarwal, Deputy Director, DFG Office India; Dr. Mrinalini Walawalkar, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay

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(23.01.26) The Humbold Kolleg in Kolkata on “Recent advances in sustainable environment, chemical synthesis, and clean energy” took place from 10 to 13 December 2025. The DFG Office India highlighted various funding options for international research collaboration and discussed options to continue research networks between Germany and India. Read more(interner Link)

Boosting International Research Cooperation: DFG Intensifies Its Engagement in Central Asia

Picture of the hall of the bilateral Universities Forum at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Berlin during the lecture of DFG Vice President Professor Karin Jacobs. — DFG Vice President Professor Karin Jacobs attending the bilateral Universities Forum at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Berlin in November 2025.

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(22.01.26) As part of its strategic cooperation expansion with Central Asia, the DFG traveled to the region with Vice President Professor Karin Jacobs, among others, and participated in numerous events and networking meetings. Read more(interner Link)

DFG North America and Clusters of Excellence make an appearance at Cell Bio 2025

group picture of the Cell Biology in Germany team, from left to right: Britta Mädge, Stefan Altevogt, Vanessa Kellner, Christina Gross, Waldemar Kolanus, Carien Niessen, Fabian Krohm, Dagmar Wachten und Jewgenija Kovalova — The Cell Biology in Germany team: (l-r) Britta Mädge, Stefan Altevogt, Vanessa Kellner, Christina Gross, Waldemar Kolanus, Carien Niessen, Fabian Krohm, Dagmar Wachten und Jewgenija Kovalova

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(14.01.26) Three Clusters of Excellence helped DFG North America present cutting-edge research at the “Cell Bio 2025” conference. Read more(interner Link)

GRC Regional Meeting and SGCI Academic Symposium in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe

group picture of the participants at the GRC Regional Meeting Sub-Saharan Africa and SGCI Academic Symposium in Bulawayo — Participants at the GRC Regional Meeting Sub-Saharan Africa and SGCI Academic Symposium in Bulawayo

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(06.01.2026) “From Regional Dialogue to Global Impact”: an event in Bulawayo is bringing together research funding organisations and researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond to facilitate exchange. Read more(interner Link)