New Emmy Noether Groups on AI

DFG establishes 15 additional Emmy Noether Groups on AI methods

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Four of the awards are being made in connection with the DFG’s participation in the federal government’s Global Minds Initiative Germany. These enable researchers who were previously active in France, the United Kingdom, Sweden and the Netherlands to establish independent AI research groups in Germany. 

Improved Protection of Research Data Infrastructures

First statement by the Senate working group “Resilience in academia”

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According to the DFG, research data and its associated infrastructures must be far better protected against a growing range of threats. In its first statement, the Senate working group “Resilience in academia” has now presented recommendations, which are directed at policymakers as well as at funding organisations, scholarly societes and researchers.

Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize Recipients 2026

Three Female Researchers and Seven Male Researchers Honoured

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This year, three female and seven male researchers are to receive the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize – Germany’s most prestigious award for researchers in the early stages of their academic career. The decision was announced by the DFG’s Joint Committee at the recommendation of a selection committee appointed by it.

DFG to Fund 14 New Research Units

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The DFG is establishing fourteen new Research Units. This was decided by the DFG Joint Committee on the recommendation of the Senate. The new Research Units will receive a total of approximately €65.7 million over a period of five years. In addition, the extension of seven Research Units was approved.

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