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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Walter Benjamin Programme |
Emmy Noether Leadership of an independent junior research group to qualify for a professorship |
Heisenberg Pathway to a professorship |
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Individual Research Your research project with the option of funding for your temporary principal investigator position / temporary substitute clinician position |
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Any questions about the Walter Benjamin Programme? |
Any questions about the Emmy Noether Programme? |
Any questions about the Heisenberg Programme? |
Any questions about Individual Research |
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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