Purpose

The aim of Project Academies is to enable professors from universities of applied sciences to engage in research projects based on DFG third-party funding at an early stage in their careers.

Eligibility Requirements

Project academy proposals may be submitted by researchers at universities of applied sciences, universities and other research institutions in Germany with proven track records and experience in applying for third-party funding.

The eligibility requirement for participation in a project academy refers to professors at universities of applied sciences first appointed to a professorial post within the last 6 years.

Proposal Requirements

The aim of the project academy must be to enable professors from universities of applied sciences to engage in research projects based on DFG third-party funding at an early stage in their careers. Project academies are thematic to enable scientific dialogue.

Type and Extent of Funding

Here you can find further information about the "Project Academies" (Guidelines 51.11)(interner Link).

Proposal Modules

Here you can find further information for the organisation of Project-Specific Workshops (Guidelines 52.06)(interner Link).

If your project requires that you be released from teaching or administrative duties, you can use the Module Replacements (Guidelines 52.03)(interner Link) to request funding for a replacement to take over these responsibilities.

Funding Duration

Maximum total of 2 years

Forms and Guidelines

Here you can find all the relevant Forms and Guidelines(interner Link).

Proposals may be submitted at any time.

For the Project Academies concept please contact Volker Kreutzer(externer Link).

For technical enquiries please refer to the DFG programme contacts(interner Link).