Purpose

Implementation of a research project that is limited in terms of topic and schedule under the coordinated programmes "Research Groups" or “Priority Programmes” with partners from Switzerland and/or Austria.

Eligibility Requirements

Researchers of all disciplines from German research institutions who have completed research training (usually a doctorate) and their partners from Switzerland and/or Austria, who must be eligible to apply to the respective funding organisation in their country for funding.

Not eligible: Members of organisations that are dedicated solely to commercial purposes; members of organisations that are not permitted to publish their results in a publicly accessible form.

Proposal Requirements

The projects must compete with proposals submitted nationally. Research projects must therefore feature a high degree of scientific quality and originality at an internationally competitive level.

The lead agency is always the DFG. Funding for these D-A-CH projects is always provided separately by the respective nationally responsible funding organisation.

Type and Extent of Funding

The type and extent of funding for the German component of a project is based on the rules for Research Groups and Priority Programmes.

• Interner LinkResearch Grants In Brief
• Interner LinkPriority Programmes In Brief

Funding Duration

Project-specific (usually several years)

Forms and Guidelines

• Interner LinkList of forms and guidelines

For details of how to apply to the FWF and SNF, please see the website (see below for more information).