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Finding the right funding programme

Which funding programme is suitable for me? This question is one that is often asked. In order to answer it, we provide a direct comparison of the following four programmes: Walter Benjamin Programme, Emmy Noether Programme, Heisenberg Programme and Individual Research Grants Programme. The module Temporary Position for Principal Investigators is not a separate funding programme but an option under the Individual Research Grants Programme. For full details and the modules available in each case, see the Interner Linkdescription of the individual programmes.

Are you looking for a different funding programme?

In addition to this section on individual funding, the DFG offers a wide range of other funding programmes. For a complete overview of Interner Linkall DFG programmes, see here.

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Did you know? In our GEPRIS database you can take a look at which people and projects are already being funded in your subject area or at your institution.

 


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Walter Benjamin Programme

Foundation for an academic career

 

Emmy Noether
Programme

Leadership of an independent junior research group to qualify for a professorship

 

Heisenberg
Programme

Pathway to a professorship

 

Individual Research
Grants Programme

Your research project with the option of funding for your temporary principal investigator position / temporary substitute clinician position

Programme description
Guidelines

 

Programme description
Guidelines

 

Programme description
Guidelines

 

Programme description
Guidelines

Funding objective
Mobility (domestic/foreign), independence and further exploration of subject area. As a rule, a change of institution is required.

 

Funding objective
Obtain eligibility for a professorship through independent leadership of a Junior Research Group.

 

Funding objective
Preparation for an academic leadership position and the opportunity to work on advanced research topics.

 

Funding objective
Opportunity to carry out a research project of high scientific quality and originality, on a specifically defined topic within a limited period of time, at an international level.

Target group
Researchers from all disciplines in an early career phase after their doctorate.

 

Target group
Outstanding researchers from all disciplines up to four years after their doctorate who have substantial international research experience and usually at least two years of postdoctoral experience.

 

Target group
Researchers of all disciplines who are eligible for appointment to a professorship and who are able to demonstrate outstanding academic achievements.

 

Target group
Researchers from all disciplines who have completed their academic training (doctorate).

Funding period
Usually up to two years

 

Funding period
Six years

 

Funding period
Maximum five years

 

Funding period
Usually three years

Funding for the applicant
as project leader

Yes, in the variants
• Walter Benjamin
   fellowship (abroad)
• Walter Benjamin
   position (Germany)
• Temporary substitute
  clinician position
  (Germany)

 

Funding for the applicant
as project leader

Yes, in the variants
• Emmy Noether
   independent junior
   research group leader
• Temporary substitute
   clinician position

 

Funding for the applicant
as project leader

Yes, in the variants
• Heisenberg position
• Heisenberg temporary
   substitute clinician
   Position
• Heisenberg
   professorship
• Heisenberg fellowship

 

Funding for the applicant
as project leader

Yes (optional), in the variants
• Temporary position
   for principal
   investigator
• Temporary substitute
   clinician position

Project-specific costs
Not eligible for funding. Costs must be covered by the host institution.

 

Project-specific costs
Yes, e.g. for personnel, consumables, publication expenses, workshops ...

 

Project-specific costs
Cannot be applied for directly but via an accompanying research grant.

 

Project-specific costs
Yes, e.g. for personnel, consumables, publication expenses, workshops ...

Any questions about the Walter Benjamin Programme?

FAQs

 

Any questions about the Emmy Noether Programme?

FAQs

 

Any questions about the Heisenberg Programme?


FAQs

 

Any questions about Individual Research
Grants Programme?


FAQs (Temporary Position for Principal Investigators)

Are you looking for a different funding programme?

In addition to this section on individual funding, the DFG offers a wide range of other funding programmes. For a complete overview of Interner Linkall DFG programmes, see here.

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Did you know? In our GEPRIS database you can take a look at which people and projects are already being funded in your subject area or at your institution.