Research Career: Info talks
The DFG regularly offers info talks on its funding instruments for early career researchers.
Germany’s largest independent research funding organisation offers funding opportunities for all career stages between doctorate and professorship. Join our online talk and get to know the DFG and its funding portfolio for postdocs.
We offer an overview of all funding instruments for the time after your PhD as well as specific focus talks on the Walter Benjamin Programme, the Emmy Noether Programme and the Heisenberg Programme. We will also provide advice on how to prepare your proposal for the review process and answer your questions. PhD candidates and postdocs of all disciplines are welcome to join! The Webex link for each info talk will be published on this page shortly before the respective dates. No prior registration is required.
Upcoming talks in the Prospects Series
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- 31.08.2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CEST – The Walter Benjamin Programme
- 22.09.2026, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CEST – DFG funding Opportunities for Postdocs
- 07.10.2026, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. CEST – The Heisenberg Programme
- 11.12.2026, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. CET – The Emmy Noether Programme
Please check this website and our social media accounts for updates on the individual talks.
Thinking about leading your own independent research group?
The Emmy Noether Programme could be the perfect opportunity to take that next step. Designed for outstanding postdoctoral researchers, the programme enables early scientific independence and paves the way to a professorship.
In this information session, you’ll gain first-hand insights into the DFG, the goals of the Emmy Noether Programme, and its eligibility criteria, funding scope, and duration. We’ll also walk you through the DFG’s decision-making process and share practical advice on how to prepare a strong proposal.
The session will include a live Q&A.
We invite PhD candidates and postdocs from all disciplines, as well as research support staff interested in the programme.
- The Webex link will be posted here a few days before the event.
- Please note: No registration required.
Past events
20.05.2026, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. CEST – Funding Opportunities for Postdocs I (Download)