In Algeria, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkGeneral Direction of Scientific Research and Technological Development (DGRSDT).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office:

• Interner LinkRegional page – Africa

In Argentina the Externer LinkConsejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (CONICET) and the Externer LinkMinisterio de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación Productiva de la República de Argentina (MINCYT) are DFG partner organisations.

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:

• Interner LinkCall for proposals with CONICET
• Interner LinkCall for proposals with MINCYT

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Latin America

In Austria, the Externer LinkFund for the Promotion of Scientific Research (FWF) 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:

• Interner LinkProposal Submission with European Cooperation Partners (Weave Lead Agency Process)

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:

• Interner LinkJoint proposal submission with Austria and Switzerland (D-A-CH)

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In the Republic of Belarus the Externer LinkFoundation for Basic Research of the Republic of Belarus (BRFFI) snd the Externer LinkNational Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Belarus (NANB) 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 department at the DFG Head Office:

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Belgium the Externer LinkFonds National de la Recherche Scientifique (FNRS) and the Externer LinkFund for Scientific Research - Flanders (FWO) 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 procedure) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects. Further information:

• Interner LinkProposal Submission with European Cooperation Partners (Weave Lead Agency Process)

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office:

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

Externer LinkCAPES and Externer LinkCNPq 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. Externer LinkFAPERJ 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:

• Interner LinkCall for proposals with CAPES (Chemistry and Industry 4.0, Advanced Digitalisation)
• Interner LinkCall for proposals with CAPES (Law)
• Interner LinkCall for proposals with FAPERJ

Externer LinkFAPESP 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). Externer LinkFAPEMIG 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.

• Interner LinkCall for proposal with FAPESP
• Externer LinkWebsite of FAPESP
• Link auf PDF-DateiProgramme description: Preparation Instructions Research Grants
• Link auf PDF-DateiProgramme description: Preparation Instructions Coordinated Programme
• Interner LinkFurther information on the Standing Open Procedures

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 Platform and contact persons is available here:

• Interner LinkTrans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities (T-AP)

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Latin America

In Bulgaria the Externer LinkBulgarian Academy of Sciences (BAS) 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 department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Canada, the Externer LinkNatural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and the Externer LinkSocial Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) are the DFG partner organisations.

There is an agreement with the SSHRC on participation 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.

• Interner LinkAbout ORA

There is an agreement with the NSERC 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.

• Interner LinkProposal "NSERC-DFG Lead Agency Activity on Sustainable Processes & Chemistry (NSERC-DFG Sustain)" 

In Canada, the DFG also maintains relations with the Externer LinkCanadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Externer LinkCanada Foundation for Innovation (CFI).

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 Platform and contact persons is available here:

• Interner LinkTrans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities (T-AP)

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – North America

In Chile, the Externer LinkAgencia Nacional de Investigación y Desarrollo (ANID) (formerly CONICYT)  is the DFG partner organisation.

For the joint call for Chilean-German research projects in the area of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology and Astronomy and Astrophysics:

• Interner LinkChilean-German Collaboration in Research

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Latin America

In China the Externer LinkChinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS), the Externer LinkMinistry of Education (MoE) and the Externer LinkNational Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) are the DFG partner organisations.

There is an agreement with the NSFC 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 in response to joint calls for proposals. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:

• Interner LinkCall for proposal

Together with the NSFC, the DFG has been operating the Sino-German Center for Research Promotion (SGC) 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. The SGC has a dedicated budget for this purpose that is used to support a range of funding programmes with a particular focus on mobility and early career researchers. Further information:

• Externer LinkSino-German Center (SGC)

There is also an agreement with CASS 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; an agreement of this kind likewise exists with MoE.

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Asia

In Colombia, the DFG partner organisations are the Externer LinkMinisterio de Ciencia Tecnología e Innovación (MINCIENCIAS) (formerly COLCIENCIAS) the Externer LinkUniversidad de Antioquia (UdeA) and the Externer LinkUniversidad des los Andes (UNIANDES). 

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).

• Interner LinkCall for proposals with UdeA
• Externer LinkWebsite of UdeA
• Link auf PDF-DateiCall for proposals with UNIANDES
• Externer LinkWebsite of UNIANDES
• Interner LinkFurther information on the Standing Open Procedures

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 department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Latin America

In Costa Rica, the Externer LinkConsejo Nacional de Rectores (CONARE) is the DFG partner organisation.

• Interner LinkCall for proposals with CONARE
• Externer LinkWebsite of CONARE

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).

• Interner Link mit AnkerFurther information on the Standing Open Procedures

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner Link mit AnkerRegional page – Latin America

In Croatia, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkCroatian Science Foundation (HRZZ).

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 Platform and contact persons is available here:

• Interner LinkTrans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities (T-AP)

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In the Czech Republic, the Externer LinkCzech Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Externer LinkCzech Science Foundation (GAČR) 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 procedure) in order to facilitate the implementation of bi- / trilateral research projects. Further information:

• Interner LinkProposal Submission with European Cooperation Partners (Weave Lead Agency Process)

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 department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Denmark, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkDanish National Research Foundation (DG) and the Externer LinkIndependent Research Fund Denmark (DFF).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Ecuador, the Externer LinkSecretaría de Educación Superior, Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación (SENESCYT) is the DFG partner organization.

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page - Latin America

In Egypt, the DFG maintains relations with Externer LinkAcademy of Scientific Research and Technology (ASRT) and the Externer LinkScience and Technology Development Fund (STDF).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Africa

In Estonia, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkEstonian Research Council (ETAg).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Finland, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkAcademy of Finland (AKA).

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:

• Interner LinkTrans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities (T-AP)

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In France, the Externer LinkAgence Nationale de la Recherche (ANR) 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:

• Interner LinkANR-DFG funding programme in the social sciences and humanities
• Interner LinkFrench-German Collaboration for Joint Projects in Natural, Life and Engineering (NLE) Sciences

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:

• Interner LinkOpen Research Area (ORA) for the Social Sciences

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:

• Interner LinkTrans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities (T-AP)

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Greece, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkNational Hellenic Research Foundation (EIE).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Hungary, the Externer LinkHungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA) 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.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Iceland, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkIcelandic Centre for Research (Rannís).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In India, the DFG partner organisations are the Externer LinkDepartment of Biotechnology (DBT) the Externer LinkDepartment of Science & Technology (DST) the Externer LinkIndian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) and the Externer LinkIndian National Science Academy (INSA).

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. There is an agreement with the DBT 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). Details of the current call for proposals:

• Interner LinkCall for proposals with the DST
• Interner LinkFurther information on the Standing Open Procedures

There is an agreement with the INSA that enables funding proposals to be submitted for travel expenses for INSA fellowship holders to Germany. There is also an agreement with the ICSSR.

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Asia

In Iran, the Externer LinkIranian Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) the Externer LinkIranian National Science Foundation (INSF) and the Externer LinkNational Institute for Medical Research Development (NIMAD) 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).

• Interner LinkFurther information on the Standing Open Procedures

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.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Asia

In Ireland, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkHealth Research Board (HRB), the Externer LinkIrish Research Council (IRC) and the Externer LinkScience Foundation Ireland (SFI).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Israel, the DFG maintains relations with Externer LinkIsrael Academy of Sciences and Humanities (IASH) and the Externer LinkIsrael Science Foundation (ISF).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Africa and the Middle East

In Italy, the Externer LinkConsiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) and the Externer LinkVilla Vigoni e.V. 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:

• Interner LinkCall for proposals with Villa Vigoni
• Interner LinkVilla Vigoni

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. 

• Interner LinkFurther information on submitting a joint proposal with South Tyro

There is also an agreement with the CNR.

In addition, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkNational Institute for Nuclear Physics (INFN).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Japan, Externer LinkAMED, the Externer LinkJapan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) and the Externer LinkJapan Science and Technology Agency (JST) 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:

• Interner LinkNew Call for proposals with JSPS
• Interner LinkCall for proposals with AMED
• Interner LinkCall for proposals with the JST and the frz, ANR
• Interner LinkRegional page – Asia

In Jordan, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkHigher Council of Science and Technology (HCST).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Africa and the Middle East

In South Korea, the Externer LinkNational Research Foundation of Korea (NRF) 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:

• Interner LinkCall for proposal

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Asia

In Latvia, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkLatvian Science Council (LZP).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Lithuania, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkResearch Council of Lithuania (LMT).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Luxembourg, the Externer LinkFonds National de la Recherche (FNR) 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:

• Interner LinkProposal Submission with European Cooperation Partners (Weave Lead Agency Process)

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:

• Interner LinkJoint proposal submission with Luxembourg (D-LUX)

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Malawi, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkNational Commission for Science and Technology (NCST).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Africa

In Mexico, the Externer LinkConsejo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT) is the DFG partner organisation.

Funding Opportunities for Joint German-Mexican Research Projects (UNAM-DFG):

• Interner LinkFunding 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.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Latin America

In Mongolia the Externer LinkMongolian Academy of Sciences (MAS) 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.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Asia

In Morocco, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkCentre National pour la Recherche Scientifique et Technique (CNRST).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Africa

In Mozambique, the Externer LinkFundo Nacional de Investigacao (FNI) 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 department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Africa

In the Netherlands, the DFG maintains relations with Externer LinkNetherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO).

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:

• Interner LinkTrans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities (T-AP)

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In New Zealand, the Externer LinkMinistry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) - Science and Innovation (MSI) 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.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Asia

In Norway, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkResearch Council of Norway (RCN).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In the Philippines, the Externer LinkNational Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines (NAST) and the Externer LinkNational Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) 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. 

• Interner LinkRegional page – Asia

In Poland, the Externer LinkFoundation for Polish Science (FNP) the Externer LinkNational Science Centre (NCN) and the Externer LinkPolish Academy of Sciences (PAN) 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:

• Interner LinkCopernicus Award
• Interner LinkProposal Submission with European Cooperation Partners (Weave Lead Agency Process)

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:

• Interner LinkTrans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities (T-AP)

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Portugal, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkFoundation for Science and Technology (FCT).

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:

• Interner LinkTrans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities (T-AP)

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Romania, the Externer LinkConsiliul National al Cercetarii Stiintifice din Invatamantul Superior (CNCSIS) and the Externer LinkRomanian Academy (RA) 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 Externer LinkExecutive Agency for Higher Education, Research, Development and Innovation Funding of Romania (UEFISCDI).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

Please note the current information for new proposals and ongoing cooperation projects with Russian participation:

• Interner LinkInformation Regarding German-Russian Proposals and Cooperation Projects

The DFG has maintained an intensive exchange with Russian academic organisations for more than 50 years, supporting the development of bilateral cooperation primarily through joint calls for proposals with its partner institutions. At present, please note the “Guide on how to deal with institutions and residents of the Crimea in German-Russian measures promoted by German government agencies” published by the Federal Government due to the extension of EU sanctions.

• Link auf PDF-DateiGuide

In Russia, the Externer LinkMoscow State University (MSU), the Externer LinkRussian Academy of Sciences (RAS), the Externer LinkRussian Foundation for Basic Research (RFBR), the Externer LinkRussian Science Foundation (RSF) and the Externer LinkSaint Petersburg State University (SPSU) are the DFG partner organisations.

There are agreements with the RFBR and with the RSF 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. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:

• Interner LinkCall for proposals with the RSF (DFG-Homepage)
• Externer LinkCompetition for Grants in cooperation with DFG (RSF-Homepage)

There are also agreements with the MSU, RAS and SPSU.

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Slovakia, the Externer LinkSlovak Academy of Sciences (SAV) is the DFG partner organisation.

There is an agreement with the partner organisation.

In addition, the DFG maintains relations with Externer LinkSlovak Research and Development Agency (APVV).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Slovenia, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkSlovenian Research and Innovation Agency (ARIS).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In South Africa, the Externer LinkNational Research Foundation (NRF) 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.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Africa

In Spain, the Externer LinkAgencia Estatal de Investigación (AEI) and the Externer LinkConsejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC) are the DFG partner organisations.

There are agreements with AEI and CISC.

In addition, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkInstituto de Astrofisica de Canarias (IAC) and the Externer LinkSpanish State Research Agency (AEI).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Sweden, the DFG maintains relations with the Externer LinkSwedish Research Council for Environment, Agricultural Science and Spatial Planning (FORMAS), to the Externer LinkSwedish Research Council for Health, Working Life and Welfare (FORTE) and the Externer LinkSwedish Research Council (VR).

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Switzerland the Externer LinkSwiss National Science Foundation (SNF) 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:

• Interner LinkProposal Submission with European Cooperation Partners (Weave Lead Agency Process)

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: 

• Interner LinkJoint proposal submission with Austria and Switzerland (D-A-CH)

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Taiwan, the Externer LinkNational Science and Technology Council (NSTC) (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:

• Interner LinkCall for proposal

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.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Asia

In Thailand, the Externer LinkNational Research Council of Thailand (NRCT) 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.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Asia

In Turkey, the Externer LinkScientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey (TÜBITAK) 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).

• Interner LinkFurther information on the Standing Open Procedures

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In the Ukraine, the Externer LinkNational Academy of Sciences of Ukraine (NASU) and the Externer LinkNational Research Foundation of Ukraine (NRFU) are partner organisations of DFG.

There is a Memorandum of Understanding with NASU, that was renewed 2017. The DFG signed a Letter of Intent with NRFU in 2020, on the basis of which a first joint Call for proposals for bilateral project funding is being worked on.

The following support and information services for Ukrainian researchers are currently available:

• The DFG is expanding its previous funding instruments for Interner LinkRefugee Researchers     by making it easier for them to join research projects and apply for funding under the Walter Benjamin Programme.
• The DFG also takes on the financing of the Ukrainian project part in bilateral research projects in the programme Interner LinkCooperation with Developing Countries     within the framework of research grants for individual projects.
• The DAAD bundles information on the Website Externer LinkNational Academic Contact Point Ukraine     and offers assistance of German science for Ukrainian students and researchers.

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In Great Britain, the DFG maintains relations with Externer LinkUK Research and Innovation (UKRI). The individual UK Research Councils responsible for the various fields are organised under this umbrella organisation.

There is an agreement with the Externer LinkArts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) 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:

• Interner LinkCall for proposal

Furthermore, there is an agreement with the Externer LinkEconomic and Social Research Council (ESRC) 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:

• Interner LinkAbout ORA

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:

• Interner LinkTrans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities (T-AP)

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Europe

In the USA, the Externer LinkNational Science Foundation (NSF) and the Externer LinkSocial Science Research Council (SSRC) is the DFG partner organisation.

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 current calls for proposals and contact persons:

• Interner LinkCall for proposals – NSF-DFG Opportunity for Collaborations in Advanced Manufacturing
• Interner LinkCall for proposals - NSF-DFG Lead Agency Opportunity in Molecular and Cellular Biolog

The SSRC enables funding proposals to be submitted for the establishment of international cooperation in response to a joint call for proposals. Details of current calls for proposals and contact persons:

• Interner LinkCall for proposal

In addition, the DFG maintains relations in the USA with the Externer LinkNational Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Externer LinkNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

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.

Further information about the Trans-Atlantic Platform and contact persons is available here:

• Interner LinkTrans-Atlantic Platform for Social Sciences and Humanities (T-AP)

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – North America

In Vietnam, the Externer LinkNational Foundation for Science and Technology Development of Vietnam (NAFOSTED) 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).

• Interner LinkFurther information on the Standing Open Procedures

Further information on cooperation and funding opportunities is available from the contact persons for the relevant regional department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Asia

In Zambia the Externer LinkNational Science and Technology Council (NSTC) 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 department at the DFG Head Office.

• Interner LinkRegional page – Africa