Forms and Guidelines
Clinical Trials
All guidelines, templates and further forms for this programme can be found in the below list.
An overview of the (Download) in guidelines, templates and further forms (in German only) as well as the applicable transition periods can be found under the following link.
Proposal Submission
Pilot studies involve a one-stage proposal process. Establishment proposals must be submitted directly. Establishment proposals for funding pilot studies may be submitted at any time.
A two-stage proposal process applies to confirmatory trials and observational trials. In the initial stage, draft proposals are to be submitted. Draft proposal may be submitted at any time. Establishment proposals may be submitted only after explicit invitation by the DFG. The invitation will be based on a previously approved draft proposal.
If a confirmatory trial is proposed following a pilot study funded under this programme, the submission of a draft proposal is not required. In this case, an establishment proposal can be submitted directly.
Observational trials also involve a two-stage application process. In the initial stage, draft proposals are to be submitted. Draft proposal may be submitted at any time. Proposals may be submitted only after explicit invitation by the DFG. The invitation will be based on a previously approved draft proposal.
Draft proposals and proposals can be submitted at any time via the (externer Link).
More information on submitting a proposal can be found in the Guidelines Clinical Trials Programme.
Module Guidelines
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52.01 | DE | Modul Basismodul [09/24] | |
| EN | Module Basic Module [09/24] | ||
| 52.03 | DE | Modul Vertretung [02/19] | |
| EN | Module Replacements [02/19] | ||
| 52.04 | DE | Modul Rotationsstellen [09/22] | |
| EN | Module Temporary Substitutes for Clinicians [09/22] | ||
| 52.05 | DE | Modul Mercator-Fellow [10/11] | |
| EN | Module Mercator Fellows [10/11] | ||
| 52.06 | DE | Modul Projektspezifische Workshops [09/22] | |
| EN | Module Project-Specific Workshops [09/22] | ||
| 52.07 | DE | Modul Wissenschaftskommunikation [09/26] | |
| EN | Module Science Communication [09/26] |
Proposal Preparation Instructions
Please use the respective instructions when preparing your proposal. Here, you can find information on which data and information the DFG requires in order to process your proposal.
Template for Submitting a Proposal
Please use the relevant template to describe the project. If you cannot use the template, please make sure to use the outline provided.
Draft Proposal
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53.13 elan | EN | Draft Proposal Clinical Trials Programme [09/26] | RTF |
Proposal
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53.14 elan | EN | Proposal Template – Clinical Trials Programme [09/26] | RTF |
Interim Reports
All types of funded trials require interim reports to be submitted every six months. Please submit the reports via the elan portal stating the reference number you have been given.
Guidelines for Interim Reports
Please use the guidelines when preparing your interim report. Here, you can find information on which data and information the DFG requires in order to process your interim report.
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.04 | EN | Preparation Instructions Clinical Trials Programme - Interim Report [06/17] |
Template for Submitting an Interim Report
Please use the following template when preparing your interim report. If you cannot use the template, please make sure to use the outline provided.
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.041 | EN | Interim Report Template - Clinical Trials Programme [06/17] | RTF |
Other Forms
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.06 | DE | Verpflichtung auf die Leitlinien zur guten klinischen Praxis (ICH-GCP) [09/21] | PDF, RTF |
| 22.30 | DE | Antrag auf Reparatur / Ersatz / Ergänzung eines DFG-finanzierten Geräts [03/24] | RTF |
| EN | Application for Repair / Replacement / Addition to DFG-funded Instrumentation [03/24] | RTF |
Good Clinical Practice
Here you can find a guideline about the (Download) (in German only).