International relations, partner organisations and funding opportunities with individual countries and regions
The DFG offers specific funding opportunities for cooperation with individual countries and regions. These are usually based on a cooperation agreement between the DFG and a foreign partner organisation. Below is a list of partner organisations and specific funding opportunities for the respective regions and countries.
In individual regions
The Africa/Middle East regional area includes all African countries, the Arabian Peninsula, Israel and its neighbouring countries. The regional department represents the interests of the DFG vis-à-vis regional partner organisations and supports scientific cooperation between researchers from Germany and the region. Read mor(interner Link)
The DFG enables research cooperation between researchers from Germany or at a German research institution abroad and researchers in developing countries in connection with a research grant for individual projects. Read mor(interner Link)
With individual countries and territories
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In Algeria, the DFG maintains relations with the General Direction of Scientific Research and Technological Development (DGRSDT(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Argentina the Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET(externer Link) is DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with CONICET that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country in response to joint calls for proposals. There is also an agreement with the Ministry of Science MINCYT that enables project funding under joint calls for proposals. Details of current resp. past calls for proposals and contact persons:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Austria, the Fund for the Promotion of Scientific Research (FWF(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organization on mutual opening of the respective individual funding procedures and programmes (lead agency procedur(interner Link)) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country at any time. Further informatio(interner Link)
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
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In the Republic of Belarus the Foundation for Basic Research of the Republic of Belarus (BRFFI(externer Link) snd the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Belarus (NAN(externer Link)) are DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with BRFFI and NANB.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Belgium the Fonds National de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS(externer Link) and the Fund for Scientific Research - Flanders (FWO(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with the partner organisations on mutual opening of the respective individual funding procedures and programmes (lead agency procedur(interner Link)) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
CAPE(externer Link) and CNP(externer Link) are DFG partner organisations at the federal level. There is an agreement with CAPES that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country in response to joint calls for proposals. FAPER(externer Link) is a DFG partner organisation in the state of Rio de Janeiro. There is an agreement with FAPERJ that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers from Germany and the state of Rio de Janeiro in response to joint calls for proposals. Details of current resp. past calls for proposals and contact persons:
FAPES(externer Link) is DFG's partner organisation in the state of São Paulo. The agreement with FAPESP enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects which are conducted collaboratively between researchers from Germany and the state of São Paulo at any time (Standing Open Procedure). FAPEMI(externer Link) is DFG's partner organisation in the state of Minas Gerais. The agreement with FAPEMIG enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects which are conducted collaboratively between researchers from Germany and the state of Minas Gerais at any time (Standing Open Procedure). The memorandum is currently inactive.
- Call for proposal with FAPES(interner Link)
- Website of FAPES(externer Link)
- Programme description: Preparation Instructions Research Grant(Download)
- Programme description: Preparation Instructions Coordinated Programm(Download)
- Further information on the Standing Open Procedure(interner Link)
In addition, an agreement for involvement in the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) is in place with FAPESP. In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences. Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platfor(interner Link) and contact persons.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Bulgaria the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
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In Canada, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC(externer Link) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with NSER(externer Link) that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country at any time.
Information regarding currents calls and contact persons: DFG and NSERC Celebrate 10th CREATE-IRTG Anniversar(interner Link).
In Canada, the DFG also maintains relations with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR(externer Link) and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI(externer Link).
An agreement for involvement in the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) is in place with SSHRC. In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Fonds de recherche du Quebéc – Société et culture is also a member of the Trans-Atlantic Platform.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platfor(interner Link) and contact persons.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Chile, the Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID) (formerly CONICYT(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
For the joint call for Chilean-Germa(interner Link) research projects in the area of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology and Astronomy and Astrophysics:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In China the partner organisation of the DFG is the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC(externer Link).
There is an agreement with the NSFC that enables funding in different programmes.
Applications in the programme "Initiation of International Cooperatio(interner Link)" can be submitted at any time.
Two funding programmes between the DFG and the NSFC are currently being established to promote networking and intensify contacts. Further information and calls for proposals will follow.
- Forum (different symposia and workshop formats)
- Mobility (duration 3 years; German and Chinese teams can organise trips and workshops)
Bilateral research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country can be submitted in response to joint calls for proposals. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
Together with the NSFC, the DFG has been operating the Sino-German Center for Research Promotion (SGC(externer Link) in Beijing since 2000. The SGC is tasked with promoting scientific cooperation between Germany and China with a focus on the natural sciences, life sciences, engineering sciences and management sciences.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Colombia, the DFG partner organisations are the Ministerio de Ciencia Tecnología e Innovación (MINCIENCIAS) (formerly COLCIENCIAS(externer Link) the Universidad de Antioquia (UdeA(externer Link) and the Universidad des los Andes (UNIANDES(externer Link).
There are agreements with the UdeA and UNIANDES that enable funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers from Germany and the respective university (UdeA or UNIANDES) at any time (Standing Open Procedure).
- Call for proposals with Ude(interner Link)
- Website of Ude(externer Link)
- Call for proposals with UNIANDE(externer Link)
- Website of UNIANDE(externer Link)
- Further information on the Standing Open Procedure(interner Link)
There is also an agreement with MINCIENCIAS (formerly COLCIENCIAS).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Costa Rica, the Consejo Nacional de Rectores (CONARE(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Croatia, the DFG maintains relations with the Croatian Science Foundation (HRZZ(externer Link).
An agreement for involvement in the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) is in place with HRZZ. In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platfor(interner Link) and contact persons.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In the Czech Republic, the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS(externer Link) and the Czech Science Foundation (GAČR(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with the partner organization GACR on mutual opening of the respective individual funding procedures and programmes (lead agency procedur(interner Link)) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects.
There is also an agreement with the CAS.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
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In Denmark, the DFG maintains relations with the Danish National Research Foundation (DG(externer Link) and the Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
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In Ecuador, the Secretaría de Educación Superior, Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (SENESCYT(externer Link) is the DFG partner organization.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Egypt, the DFG maintains relations with Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT(externer Link) and the Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Estonia, the DFG maintains relations with the Estonian Research Council (ETAg(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
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In Finland, the DFG maintains relations with the Academy of Finland (AKA(externer Link).
An agreement for involvement in the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) is in place with AKA. In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platform and contact persons is available here:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In France, the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There are various agreements with the partner organisation that enable funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country in response to joint calls for proposals. These include a joint call for proposals in the humanities and social sciences and a joint call for proposals in the natural sciences, life sciences and engineering sciences. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
- ANR-DFG Funding Programme for the Humanities and Social Science(interner Link)
- ANR-DFG French-German Collaboration for Joint Projects in Natural, Life and Engineering Science(interner Link)
The ANR is also a partner in the multilateral network of the Open Research Area (ORA) for the Social Sciences. Through ORA, funding proposals can be submitted for multilateral research projects in the social sciences in response to a biennial call for proposals. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
An agreement for involvement in the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) is also in place with ANR. In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platform and contact persons is available here:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
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In Greece, the DFG maintains relations with the National Hellenic Research Foundation (EIE(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
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In Hungary, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the MTA.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
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In Iceland, the DFG maintains relations with the Icelandic Centre for Research (Rannís(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In India, the DFG partner organisations are the Department of Biotechnology (DBT(externer Link) the Department of Science & Technology (DST(externer Link) the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR(externer Link) and the Indian National Science Academy (INSA(externer Link).
There is an agreement with the DST that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country in response to joint calls for proposals. Furthermore, an agreement exists with DST for the joint funding of International Research Training Groups.
- Call for proposals with the DS(interner Link)
- Further information on the Standing Open Procedure(interner Link)
- Standing Open Procedure with ICSS(interner Link)
There is an agreement with the INSA that enables funding proposals to be submitted for travel expenses for INSA fellowship holders to Germany.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Iran, the Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO(externer Link) the Iranian National Science Foundation (INSF(externer Link) and the National Institute for Medical Research Development (NIMAD(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with the INSF and NIMAD that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country at any time (Standing Open Procedure).
NIMAD provides funding for the medical and life science subjects, while INSF mainly supports research projects in the natural sciences, engineering sciences and social sciences. There is a cooperation agreement with the cultural authority ICHTO in the field of cultural studies.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Ireland, the DFG maintains relations with the Health Research Board (HRB(externer Link), the Irish Research Council (IRC(externer Link) and the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Israel, the DFG maintains relations with Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities (IASH(externer Link) and the Israel Science Foundation (ISF(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Italy, the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR(externer Link) and the Villa Vigoni e.V(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations. There is also an agreement with the regional government of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano-Alto Adige.
There is an agreement with Villa Vigoni that enables funding proposals to be submitted for various event formats between humanities researchers at institutes based in the respective country in response to joint calls for proposals. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
An agreement has been concluded with the provincial government of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano-Alto Adige that enables calls for proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers based in the respective country at any time.
There is also an agreement with the CNR.
In addition, the DFG maintains relations with the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
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In Japan, AME(externer Link), the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS(externer Link) and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There are agreements with the JSPS and with the JST that enable funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country in response to joint calls for proposals. A MoC has been signed with AMED to jointly fund medical research through joint research projects, workshops and research visits. Details of current calls for proposals and contact person:
In Jordan, the DFG maintains relations with the Higher Council of Science and Technology (HCST(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
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In South Korea, the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for joint workshops and research visits expenses to establish international cooperations and – in response to joint calls for proposals – for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
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In Latvia, the DFG maintains relations with the Latvian Science Council (LZP(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Lithuania, the DFG maintains relations with the Research Council of Lithuania (LMT(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Luxembourg, the Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organization on mutual opening of the respective individual funding procedures and programmes (lead agency procedure) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects. Further information:
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country at any time. Further information:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
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In Malawi, the DFG maintains relations with the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Mexico, the Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
Funding Opportunities for Joint German-Mexican Research Projects (UNAM-DFG):
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Mongolia the Mongolian Academy of Sciences (MAS(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals for travel expenses to establish international cooperations and research projects to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Morocco, the DFG maintains relations with the Centre National pour la Recherche Scientifique et Technique (CNRST(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
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In the Netherlands, the DFG maintains relations with Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO(externer Link).
In July 2024, the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) and the Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (Dutch Research Council, NWO) signed an agreement on a three-year pilot for a joint Lead Agency Procedure (open from 6 August 2024 until 30 July 2027).
An agreement for involvement in the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) is in place with NWO. In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platform and contact persons is available here:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In New Zealand, the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) - Science and Innovation (MSI(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for travel expenses to establish international cooperations and research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Norway, the DFG maintains relations with the Research Council of Norway (RCN(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
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In the Philippines, the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines (NAST(externer Link) and the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with NAST that enables funding proposals to be submitted for the establishment of international cooperation between researchers with institute headquarters in the respective country at any time, as well as with NRCP.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Poland, the Foundation for Polish Science (FNP(externer Link) the National Science Centre (NCN(externer Link) and the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with the FNP regarding a call for proposals for a German-Polish science award. There is an agreement with NCN on mutual opening of the respective individual funding procedures and programmes (lead agency procedure) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
- Copernicus Awar(interner Link)
- Proposal Submission with European Cooperation Partners (Weave Lead Agency Process(interner Link)
There is also an agreement with the PAN.
NCN has furthermore been granted observer status for the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP). In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences. NCN is able to take part in these calls for application, so we suggest reviewing the latest call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platform and contact persons is available here:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Portugal, the DFG maintains relations with the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT(externer Link).
An agreement for involvement in the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) is in place with FCT. In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platform and contact persons is available here:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
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In Romania, the Consiliul National al Cercetarii Stiintifice din Invatamantul Superior (CNCSIS(externer Link) and the Romanian Academy (RA(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with the CNCSIS, as well as with the RA.
In addition, the DFG maintains relations with Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding of Romania (UEFISCDI(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
Please note the current information for new proposals and ongoing cooperation projects with Russian participatio(interner Link).
Please also note the “Guide on how to deal with institutions and residents of the Crimea in German-Russian measures promoted by German government agencies(Download), published by the Federal Government due to the extension of EU sanctions.
There are agreements on institutional cooperation with the following Russian organisations:
- Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS; agreement 1970(externer Link),
- Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR; agreement 1995(externer Link),
- Saint Petersburg University (SPBU; agreement 2014(externer Link),
- Russian Science Foundation (RSF; agreement 2015(externer Link),
- Moscow State University (MSU; agreement 2018(externer Link).
The DFG is currently suspending its institutional cooperation activities with Russian partner organisations. Until further notice, no joint calls for proposals will be announced.
The ongoing joint call for proposals between the Russian Science Foundation (RSF) and the DFG has been closed. As a result, the review process for all pending Russian-German funding proposals under this call has been stopped.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Offic(interner Link).
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In Singapore, the DFG maintains relations with the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR(externer Link).
Here you can find details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
In Slovakia, the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation.
In addition, the DFG maintains relations with Slovak Research and Development Agency (APVV(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Slovenia, the DFG maintains relations with the Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency (ARIS(externer Link).
There is an agreement with the partner organization on mutual opening of the respective individual funding procedures and programmes (lead agency procedur(interner Link)) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In South Africa, the National Research Foundation (NRF(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There are agreements with the partner organisation.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Spain, the Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI(externer Link) and the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There are agreements with AEI and ISCIII.
Here you can find further information about the Second Phase of AEI-DFG Pilot Call in the Fields of Psychology, Particle and Nuclear Physics, and Atmospheric Science, Oceanography and Climate Researc(interner Link).
In addition, the DFG maintains relations with the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias (IAC(externer Link) and the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Sweden, the DFG maintains relations with the Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Science and Spatial Planning (FORMAS(externer Link), to the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (FORTE(externer Link) and the Swedish Research Council (VR(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Switzerland the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organization on mutual opening of the respective individual funding procedures and programmes (lead agency procedur(interner Link)) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country at any time. Further information:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
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In Taiwan, the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC(externer Link) (formerly NSC, MOST) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for preparatory workshops and travel expenses to establish international cooperations and – in response to joint calls for proposals – for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
Furthermore, there is an agreement on the funding of bilateral research training groups.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Thailand, the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Turkey, the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country at any time Standing Open Procedure).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
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The DFG partner organisations in Ukraine are the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU(externer Link) and the National Research Foundation of Ukraine (NRFU(externer Link).
A memorandum of understanding with NASU has been in place since 1995, and this was renewed in 2017. A letter of intent with NRFU has been in place since 2020: this provides the basis for the work that is being done on an initial joint call for project funding.
The following support and information offerings for Ukrainian researchers are currently being highlighted:
- The DFG is expanding its existing funding measures for refugee researcher(interner Link) by making it easier to work on DFG research projects and apply for funding under the Walter Benjamin Programme.
- In addition, the DFG is taking over the funding of the Ukrainian share of bilateral research projects in connection with research grants for individual projects under the programme Cooperation with Developing Countrie(interner Link).
From September 2022: In this connection, it is now also possible to request funding via the applicants in Germany to cover the living expenses of Ukrainian partners up to a maximum amount of €1,000 per month per project leader; if approved, this funding can be transferred. Here, the proposal submission must include confirmation from the Ukrainian university that only a limited salary can be paid in the case in question or none at all. In the case of new research projects, the total amount of funding requested for partners in Ukraine (to cover project implementation and living expenses) should be entered in the elan portal under “Other” in the section “Direct project costs”. A detailed breakdown of these requested funds is only required in the “Description of the Project – Project Proposal”. (Information for Researchers No. 6(interner Link)).
In addition, there is the option of raising funds for a Ukrainian project leader by submitting a supplemental proposal in connection with existing German-Ukrainian or purely German projects. If researchers from Ukraine are to be newly included in projects in this way, an explanation must be provided of the work to be added to the current projects. The option to apply is subject to a time limit until further notice and applies to all proposals received by the DFG up to and including 31 August 2026. Projects with a small financial volume are also welcome in order to start collaborations and prepare more extensive joint projects. When initiating joint projects, funds can be applied for using the funding instrument “Initiation of International Collaboration”. - The DAAD uses its website National Academic Contact Point Ukrain(externer Link) to collate extensive information and various offers of assistance by the German research community to support Ukrainian students and researchers.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional are(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Great Britain, the DFG maintains relations with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI(externer Link). The individual UK Research Councils responsible for the various fields are organised under this umbrella organisation.
There is an agreement with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC(externer Link) that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country in response to joint calls for proposals. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
Furthermore, there is an agreement with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC(externer Link) to participate in the multilateral network of the Open Research Area (ORA) for the Social Sciences. Through ORA, funding proposals can be submitted for multilateral research projects in the social sciences in response to a biennial call for proposals. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
Both AHRC and ESRC are members of the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP). In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platform and contact persons is available here:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In the USA, the National Science Foundation (NSF(externer Link), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH(externer Link) and the Social Science Research Council (SSRC(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with the NSF that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers with institute headquarters in the respective country within the framework of joint calls for proposals. Details of calls for proposals and contact persons:
- Call for proposals – NSF-DFG Opportunity for Collaborations in Advanced Manufacturin(interner Link)
- Call for proposals – NSF-DFG Lead Agency Opportunity in Molecular and Cellular Biology (NSF-DFG MolCellBio(interner Link)
- Call for proposals – NSF-DFG Lead Agency Opportunity on Collaborative Research on Climate Change (NSF-DFG GEO(interner Link)
- Call for proposals – NSF-DFG Funding Opportunity for Collaborations in Physic(interner Link)
The SSRC enables funding proposals to be submitted for the establishment of international cooperation in response to a joint call for proposals. Here you can find details of current calls for proposals and contact person(interner Link).
In addition, the DFG maintains relations in the USA with the National Institutes of Health (NIH(externer Link).
Both NSF and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) are members of the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP). In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Here you can find further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platfor(interner Link) and contact persons.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
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In Vietnam, the National Foundation for Science and Technology Development of Vietnam (NAFOSTED(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
NAFOSTED and DFG are launching a joint collaboration for proposals for outstanding joint research projects in all fields of science and humanities.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
Africa and the Middle East
In Algeria, the DFG maintains relations with the General Direction of Scientific Research and Technological Development (DGRSDT(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Egypt, the DFG maintains relations with Academy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT(externer Link) and the Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Israel, the DFG maintains relations with Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities (IASH(externer Link) and the Israel Science Foundation (ISF(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Jordan, the DFG maintains relations with the Higher Council of Science and Technology (HCST(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Malawi, the DFG maintains relations with the National Commission for Science and Technology (NCST(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Morocco, the DFG maintains relations with the Centre National pour la Recherche Scientifique et Technique (CNRST(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In South Africa, the National Research Foundation (NRF(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There are agreements with the partner organisation.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
Asia and Oceania
In China the partner organisation of the DFG is the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC(externer Link).
There is an agreement with the NSFC that enables funding in different programmes.
Applications in the programme "Initiation of International Cooperatio(interner Link)" can be submitted at any time.
Two funding programmes between the DFG and the NSFC are currently being established to promote networking and intensify contacts. Further information and calls for proposals will follow.
- Forum (different symposia and workshop formats)
- Mobility (duration 3 years; German and Chinese teams can organise trips and workshops)
Bilateral research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country can be submitted in response to joint calls for proposals. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
Together with the NSFC, the DFG has been operating the Sino-German Center for Research Promotion (SGC(externer Link) in Beijing since 2000. The SGC is tasked with promoting scientific cooperation between Germany and China with a focus on the natural sciences, life sciences, engineering sciences and management sciences.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In India, the DFG partner organisations are the Department of Biotechnology (DBT(externer Link) the Department of Science & Technology (DST(externer Link) the Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR(externer Link) and the Indian National Science Academy (INSA(externer Link).
There is an agreement with the DST that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country in response to joint calls for proposals. Furthermore, an agreement exists with DST for the joint funding of International Research Training Groups.
- Call for proposals with the DS(interner Link)
- Further information on the Standing Open Procedure(interner Link)
- Standing Open Procedure with ICSS(interner Link)
There is an agreement with the INSA that enables funding proposals to be submitted for travel expenses for INSA fellowship holders to Germany.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Iran, the Iranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO(externer Link) the Iranian National Science Foundation (INSF(externer Link) and the National Institute for Medical Research Development (NIMAD(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with the INSF and NIMAD that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country at any time (Standing Open Procedure).
NIMAD provides funding for the medical and life science subjects, while INSF mainly supports research projects in the natural sciences, engineering sciences and social sciences. There is a cooperation agreement with the cultural authority ICHTO in the field of cultural studies.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Japan, AME(externer Link), the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS(externer Link) and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There are agreements with the JSPS and with the JST that enable funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country in response to joint calls for proposals. A MoC has been signed with AMED to jointly fund medical research through joint research projects, workshops and research visits. Details of current calls for proposals and contact person:
In South Korea, the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for joint workshops and research visits expenses to establish international cooperations and – in response to joint calls for proposals – for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Mongolia the Mongolian Academy of Sciences (MAS(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals for travel expenses to establish international cooperations and research projects to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In New Zealand, the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) - Science and Innovation (MSI(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for travel expenses to establish international cooperations and research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In the Philippines, the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines (NAST(externer Link) and the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with NAST that enables funding proposals to be submitted for the establishment of international cooperation between researchers with institute headquarters in the respective country at any time, as well as with NRCP.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Taiwan, the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC(externer Link) (formerly NSC, MOST) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for preparatory workshops and travel expenses to establish international cooperations and – in response to joint calls for proposals – for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
Furthermore, there is an agreement on the funding of bilateral research training groups.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Thailand, the National Research Council of Thailand (NRCT(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Vietnam, the National Foundation for Science and Technology Development of Vietnam (NAFOSTED(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
NAFOSTED and DFG are launching a joint collaboration for proposals for outstanding joint research projects in all fields of science and humanities.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
Europa and EU
In Austria, the Fund for the Promotion of Scientific Research (FWF(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organization on mutual opening of the respective individual funding procedures and programmes (lead agency procedur(interner Link)) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country at any time. Further informatio(interner Link)
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In the Republic of Belarus the Foundation for Basic Research of the Republic of Belarus (BRFFI(externer Link) snd the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Belarus (NAN(externer Link)) are DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with BRFFI and NANB.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Belgium the Fonds National de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS(externer Link) and the Fund for Scientific Research - Flanders (FWO(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with the partner organisations on mutual opening of the respective individual funding procedures and programmes (lead agency procedur(interner Link)) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Bulgaria the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Croatia, the DFG maintains relations with the Croatian Science Foundation (HRZZ(externer Link).
An agreement for involvement in the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) is in place with HRZZ. In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platfor(interner Link) and contact persons.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In the Czech Republic, the Czech Academy of Sciences (CAS(externer Link) and the Czech Science Foundation (GAČR(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with the partner organization GACR on mutual opening of the respective individual funding procedures and programmes (lead agency procedur(interner Link)) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects.
There is also an agreement with the CAS.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Denmark, the DFG maintains relations with the Danish National Research Foundation (DG(externer Link) and the Independent Research Fund Denmark (DFF(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Estonia, the DFG maintains relations with the Estonian Research Council (ETAg(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Finland, the DFG maintains relations with the Academy of Finland (AKA(externer Link).
An agreement for involvement in the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) is in place with AKA. In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platform and contact persons is available here:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In France, the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There are various agreements with the partner organisation that enable funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country in response to joint calls for proposals. These include a joint call for proposals in the humanities and social sciences and a joint call for proposals in the natural sciences, life sciences and engineering sciences. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
- ANR-DFG Funding Programme for the Humanities and Social Science(interner Link)
- ANR-DFG French-German Collaboration for Joint Projects in Natural, Life and Engineering Science(interner Link)
The ANR is also a partner in the multilateral network of the Open Research Area (ORA) for the Social Sciences. Through ORA, funding proposals can be submitted for multilateral research projects in the social sciences in response to a biennial call for proposals. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
An agreement for involvement in the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) is also in place with ANR. In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platform and contact persons is available here:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Greece, the DFG maintains relations with the National Hellenic Research Foundation (EIE(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Hungary, the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the MTA.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Iceland, the DFG maintains relations with the Icelandic Centre for Research (Rannís(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Italy, the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR(externer Link) and the Villa Vigoni e.V(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations. There is also an agreement with the regional government of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano-Alto Adige.
There is an agreement with Villa Vigoni that enables funding proposals to be submitted for various event formats between humanities researchers at institutes based in the respective country in response to joint calls for proposals. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
An agreement has been concluded with the provincial government of the Autonomous Province of Bolzano-Alto Adige that enables calls for proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers based in the respective country at any time.
There is also an agreement with the CNR.
In addition, the DFG maintains relations with the National Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Latvia, the DFG maintains relations with the Latvian Science Council (LZP(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Lithuania, the DFG maintains relations with the Research Council of Lithuania (LMT(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Luxembourg, the Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organization on mutual opening of the respective individual funding procedures and programmes (lead agency procedure) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects. Further information:
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country at any time. Further information:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In the Netherlands, the DFG maintains relations with Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO(externer Link).
In July 2024, the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) and the Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek (Dutch Research Council, NWO) signed an agreement on a three-year pilot for a joint Lead Agency Procedure (open from 6 August 2024 until 30 July 2027).
An agreement for involvement in the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) is in place with NWO. In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platform and contact persons is available here:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Norway, the DFG maintains relations with the Research Council of Norway (RCN(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Poland, the Foundation for Polish Science (FNP(externer Link) the National Science Centre (NCN(externer Link) and the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with the FNP regarding a call for proposals for a German-Polish science award. There is an agreement with NCN on mutual opening of the respective individual funding procedures and programmes (lead agency procedure) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
- Copernicus Awar(interner Link)
- Proposal Submission with European Cooperation Partners (Weave Lead Agency Process(interner Link)
There is also an agreement with the PAN.
NCN has furthermore been granted observer status for the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP). In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences. NCN is able to take part in these calls for application, so we suggest reviewing the latest call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platform and contact persons is available here:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Portugal, the DFG maintains relations with the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT(externer Link).
An agreement for involvement in the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) is in place with FCT. In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platform and contact persons is available here:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Romania, the Consiliul National al Cercetarii Stiintifice din Invatamantul Superior (CNCSIS(externer Link) and the Romanian Academy (RA(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with the CNCSIS, as well as with the RA.
In addition, the DFG maintains relations with Executive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding of Romania (UEFISCDI(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
Please note the current information for new proposals and ongoing cooperation projects with Russian participatio(interner Link).
Please also note the “Guide on how to deal with institutions and residents of the Crimea in German-Russian measures promoted by German government agencies(Download), published by the Federal Government due to the extension of EU sanctions.
There are agreements on institutional cooperation with the following Russian organisations:
- Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS; agreement 1970(externer Link),
- Russian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR; agreement 1995(externer Link),
- Saint Petersburg University (SPBU; agreement 2014(externer Link),
- Russian Science Foundation (RSF; agreement 2015(externer Link),
- Moscow State University (MSU; agreement 2018(externer Link).
The DFG is currently suspending its institutional cooperation activities with Russian partner organisations. Until further notice, no joint calls for proposals will be announced.
The ongoing joint call for proposals between the Russian Science Foundation (RSF) and the DFG has been closed. As a result, the review process for all pending Russian-German funding proposals under this call has been stopped.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Offic(interner Link).
In Slovakia, the Slovak Academy of Sciences (SAV(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation.
In addition, the DFG maintains relations with Slovak Research and Development Agency (APVV(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Slovenia, the DFG maintains relations with the Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency (ARIS(externer Link).
There is an agreement with the partner organization on mutual opening of the respective individual funding procedures and programmes (lead agency procedur(interner Link)) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Spain, the Agencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI(externer Link) and the Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There are agreements with AEI and ISCIII.
Here you can find further information about the Second Phase of AEI-DFG Pilot Call in the Fields of Psychology, Particle and Nuclear Physics, and Atmospheric Science, Oceanography and Climate Researc(interner Link).
In addition, the DFG maintains relations with the Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias (IAC(externer Link) and the Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Sweden, the DFG maintains relations with the Swedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Science and Spatial Planning (FORMAS(externer Link), to the Swedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (FORTE(externer Link) and the Swedish Research Council (VR(externer Link).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Switzerland the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNF(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organization on mutual opening of the respective individual funding procedures and programmes (lead agency procedur(interner Link)) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country at any time. Further information:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Turkey, the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with the partner organisation that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country at any time Standing Open Procedure).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
The DFG partner organisations in Ukraine are the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU(externer Link) and the National Research Foundation of Ukraine (NRFU(externer Link).
A memorandum of understanding with NASU has been in place since 1995, and this was renewed in 2017. A letter of intent with NRFU has been in place since 2020: this provides the basis for the work that is being done on an initial joint call for project funding.
The following support and information offerings for Ukrainian researchers are currently being highlighted:
- The DFG is expanding its existing funding measures for refugee researcher(interner Link) by making it easier to work on DFG research projects and apply for funding under the Walter Benjamin Programme.
- In addition, the DFG is taking over the funding of the Ukrainian share of bilateral research projects in connection with research grants for individual projects under the programme Cooperation with Developing Countrie(interner Link).
From September 2022: In this connection, it is now also possible to request funding via the applicants in Germany to cover the living expenses of Ukrainian partners up to a maximum amount of €1,000 per month per project leader; if approved, this funding can be transferred. Here, the proposal submission must include confirmation from the Ukrainian university that only a limited salary can be paid in the case in question or none at all. In the case of new research projects, the total amount of funding requested for partners in Ukraine (to cover project implementation and living expenses) should be entered in the elan portal under “Other” in the section “Direct project costs”. A detailed breakdown of these requested funds is only required in the “Description of the Project – Project Proposal”. (Information for Researchers No. 6(interner Link)).
In addition, there is the option of raising funds for a Ukrainian project leader by submitting a supplemental proposal in connection with existing German-Ukrainian or purely German projects. If researchers from Ukraine are to be newly included in projects in this way, an explanation must be provided of the work to be added to the current projects. The option to apply is subject to a time limit until further notice and applies to all proposals received by the DFG up to and including 31 August 2026. Projects with a small financial volume are also welcome in order to start collaborations and prepare more extensive joint projects. When initiating joint projects, funds can be applied for using the funding instrument “Initiation of International Collaboration”. - The DAAD uses its website National Academic Contact Point Ukrain(externer Link) to collate extensive information and various offers of assistance by the German research community to support Ukrainian students and researchers.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional are(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Great Britain, the DFG maintains relations with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI(externer Link). The individual UK Research Councils responsible for the various fields are organised under this umbrella organisation.
There is an agreement with the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC(externer Link) that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country in response to joint calls for proposals. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
Furthermore, there is an agreement with the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC(externer Link) to participate in the multilateral network of the Open Research Area (ORA) for the Social Sciences. Through ORA, funding proposals can be submitted for multilateral research projects in the social sciences in response to a biennial call for proposals. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:
Both AHRC and ESRC are members of the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP). In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platform and contact persons is available here:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
Latin America
In Argentina the Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET(externer Link) is DFG partner organisation.
There is an agreement with CONICET that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country in response to joint calls for proposals. There is also an agreement with the Ministry of Science MINCYT that enables project funding under joint calls for proposals. Details of current resp. past calls for proposals and contact persons:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
CAPE(externer Link) and CNP(externer Link) are DFG partner organisations at the federal level. There is an agreement with CAPES that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country in response to joint calls for proposals. FAPER(externer Link) is a DFG partner organisation in the state of Rio de Janeiro. There is an agreement with FAPERJ that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers from Germany and the state of Rio de Janeiro in response to joint calls for proposals. Details of current resp. past calls for proposals and contact persons:
FAPES(externer Link) is DFG's partner organisation in the state of São Paulo. The agreement with FAPESP enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects which are conducted collaboratively between researchers from Germany and the state of São Paulo at any time (Standing Open Procedure). FAPEMI(externer Link) is DFG's partner organisation in the state of Minas Gerais. The agreement with FAPEMIG enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects which are conducted collaboratively between researchers from Germany and the state of Minas Gerais at any time (Standing Open Procedure). The memorandum is currently inactive.
- Call for proposal with FAPES(interner Link)
- Website of FAPES(externer Link)
- Programme description: Preparation Instructions Research Grant(Download)
- Programme description: Preparation Instructions Coordinated Programm(Download)
- Further information on the Standing Open Procedure(interner Link)
In addition, an agreement for involvement in the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) is in place with FAPESP. In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences. Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platfor(interner Link) and contact persons.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In Chile, the Agencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID) (formerly CONICYT(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
For the joint call for Chilean-Germa(interner Link) research projects in the area of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology and Astronomy and Astrophysics:
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Colombia, the DFG partner organisations are the Ministerio de Ciencia Tecnología e Innovación (MINCIENCIAS) (formerly COLCIENCIAS(externer Link) the Universidad de Antioquia (UdeA(externer Link) and the Universidad des los Andes (UNIANDES(externer Link).
There are agreements with the UdeA and UNIANDES that enable funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers from Germany and the respective university (UdeA or UNIANDES) at any time (Standing Open Procedure).
- Call for proposals with Ude(interner Link)
- Website of Ude(externer Link)
- Call for proposals with UNIANDE(externer Link)
- Website of UNIANDE(externer Link)
- Further information on the Standing Open Procedure(interner Link)
There is also an agreement with MINCIENCIAS (formerly COLCIENCIAS).
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Costa Rica, the Consejo Nacional de Rectores (CONARE(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Ecuador, the Secretaría de Educación Superior, Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (SENESCYT(externer Link) is the DFG partner organization.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.
In Mexico, the Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT(externer Link) is the DFG partner organisation.
Funding Opportunities for Joint German-Mexican Research Projects (UNAM-DFG):
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
North America
In Canada, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC(externer Link) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with NSER(externer Link) that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers at institutes based in the respective country at any time.
Information regarding currents calls and contact persons: DFG and NSERC Celebrate 10th CREATE-IRTG Anniversar(interner Link).
In Canada, the DFG also maintains relations with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR(externer Link) and the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI(externer Link).
An agreement for involvement in the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) is in place with SSHRC. In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Fonds de recherche du Quebéc – Société et culture is also a member of the Trans-Atlantic Platform.
Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platfor(interner Link) and contact persons.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.
In the USA, the National Science Foundation (NSF(externer Link), the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH(externer Link) and the Social Science Research Council (SSRC(externer Link) are the DFG partner organisations.
There is an agreement with the NSF that enables funding proposals to be submitted for research projects to be conducted collaboratively between researchers with institute headquarters in the respective country within the framework of joint calls for proposals. Details of calls for proposals and contact persons:
- Call for proposals – NSF-DFG Opportunity for Collaborations in Advanced Manufacturin(interner Link)
- Call for proposals – NSF-DFG Lead Agency Opportunity in Molecular and Cellular Biology (NSF-DFG MolCellBio(interner Link)
- Call for proposals – NSF-DFG Lead Agency Opportunity on Collaborative Research on Climate Change (NSF-DFG GEO(interner Link)
- Call for proposals – NSF-DFG Funding Opportunity for Collaborations in Physic(interner Link)
The SSRC enables funding proposals to be submitted for the establishment of international cooperation in response to a joint call for proposals. Here you can find details of current calls for proposals and contact person(interner Link).
In addition, the DFG maintains relations in the USA with the National Institutes of Health (NIH(externer Link).
Both NSF and the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) are members of the multi-lateral collaboration Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP). In the context of calls for application that are published at irregular intervals, the T-AP allows for applications to be submitted for multi-lateral research projects in humanities and social sciences.
Please review the latest call for applications, as not all T-AP members take part in every call.
Here you can find further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platfor(interner Link) and contact persons.
Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional departmen(interner Link) at the DFG Head Office.