The DFG currently funds 260 Collaborative Research Centres (CRC) with a total of €909 million (incl. programme allowances) for 2026 (figures as of 1 October 2026). This accounts for approximately 23 % of the DFG’s total budget.

170 of these Centres are primarily based at single universities, whereas 90 CRC/Transregio are mainly based at up to three universities. 13 new Collaborative Research Centres have been established, among them three new CRC/Transregios. The 260 Collaborative Research Centers are located at 57 coordinating universities.

Of the 260 Collaborative Research Centres currently running, 29 (11.2 %) are located in the field of humanities and social sciences, 42 (16.2 %) in engineering sciences, 73 (28.1 %) in the natural sciences and 116 (44.6 %) in the life sciences.