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Research Units "Artificial Intelligence"
The DFG is to fund eight new Research Units under its strategic funding initiative in the field of artificial intelligence. The new consortia will receive total funding of approximately €31.4 million, including a 22-percent programme allowance. The funding initiative seeks to boost AI research in a wide range of fields. Interner Linkmore
Research Units and Centres for Advanced Studies
The DFG is establishing seven new Research Units and two new Centres for Advanced Studies. The new Research Units will receive funding of around €38.4 million, including a 22-percent programme allowance. In addition the extension of six Research Units and one Centre for Advanced Studies was approved for a second funding period. Interner Linkmore
Europa Prize 2022
The DFG has awarded its Europa Prize to selected winners of the national Jugend forscht competition. They recently received the award at the Jugend forscht finals in Lübeck in addition to their national prize. The aim is to prepare the winners for the European Union Contest for Young Scientists (EUCYS) in September.
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Russian Attack on Ukraine
DFG Takes Steps in Response to Russian Attack on Ukraine
Due to the Russian attack on Ukraine, the DFG is suspending all of its funded research projects between academics from Germany and Russia with immediate effect. What is more, funding proposals for new collaborative projects and renewal proposals for ongoing projects will not be accepted until further notice. Refugee researchers are to receive support under assistance programmes. Interner Linkmore
German-Russian Proposals and Cooperation Projects
As a result of the Russian attack on Ukraine, the DFG is suspending its German-Russian cooperation activities. The DFG is aware of the consequences
of these measures and at the same time deeply regrets them from the academic perspective. Following you will find information on how to deal with
German-Russian funding proposals and cooperation projects. Interner Linkmore
Further Information
The DFG is continuously monitoring the developments and maintaining close contact with researchers as well as politicians. On this website, you find an overview of all publications by the DFG, including updates on the impact the Russian attack on Ukraine has on funding activities, as well as offers of support for refugees. 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
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
Ongoing Calls for Proposals
- Interner LinkPriority Programme “The Digitalisation of Working Worlds. Conceptualising and Capturing a Systemic Transformation” (SPP 2267)
(Information for Researchers No. 55 | 6 July 2022) - Interner LinkAfrican-German Scientific Exchange: “Sustainable Intensification of Agriculture”
(Information for Researchers No. 54 | 5 July 2022) - Interner LinkBiodivERsA+: Call 2022–2023
(Information for Researchers No. 53 | 4 July 2022) - Interner LinkPriority Programme “Reconstructing the Deep Dynamics of Planet Earth over Geologic Time (DeepDyn)” (SPP 2404)
(Information for Researchers No. 47 | 27 June 2022)
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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
