GermanFundingProgrammesforScientistsandResearchers
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ResearchinGermany:Fundingmadeeasy!Areyouinterestedinadvancingyouracademiccareerinoneoftheleadingnationsinscienceandresearch?WouldyouliketocollaboratewithGermanresearchersandrenownedscientistsfromdifferentcountriesonfirst-classresearchprojects?
Germanyishometoauniquenetworkofuniversityandnon-universityresearchinstituteswithcloselinkstoindustryandcommerce.HereyouwillfindabroadspectrumofresearchopportunitiesathundredsofGermanscienceandresearchinstitutions.FollowingitsStrategyforInternationalisationofScienceandResearch,theFederalGovernmentwishestosupportcollaborativeprojectswithoutstandingresearchersworldwide.Manyresearchandfundingorganisationsofferexcellentfundingopportunitiesandidealconditionsforforeignscientistsinallfields.Over26,000foreignresearchersreceivedfinancialsupportfromGermanfundingorganisationsandagenciesin2009alone.
Thisbrochure,financedbytheFederalMinistryofEducationandResearch(BMBF),offersawideselectionoffundingprogrammesbyvariousfundingorganisationsforinternationalacademicsandresearchers–forstudents,graduates,doctoralstudents,postdocsandseniorscientists.Formoreinformationabouttheseprogrammes,werecommendcontactingtherespectivefundingorganisation.
IfyouwouldliketolearnmoreaboutGermany’sresearchopportunitiesandfundingsystem,weinviteyoutovisitthe“ResearchinGermany”portalatwww.research-in-germany.de.
Under“Jobsandcareers”youwillfindalistingofcurrentvacanciesatuniversities,collegesandresearchinstitutesfordoctoralstudents,postdocs,professorsandacademicstaff.Ourwebcatalogueoffersmorethan300annotatedlinkstointerestingR&D-relatedwebsitesandkeyresearchareas.
WewishyousuccessinconductingyourresearchinGermany! TheEditors
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GermanResearchFundingOrganisations.................................. 4
GermanFundingProgrammes ForStudents................................................................................... 8 ForGraduates/DoctoralStudents........................................... 9 ForPostdocs.................................................................................. 20 ForSeniorScientists.................................................................... 36
EUFundingProgrammes................................................................. 55
AllFundingProgrammeslistedbyorganisation......................... 56
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About“ResearchinGermany”....................................................... 59
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GermanResearchFundingOrganisations
GermanResearchFoundation(DFG)TheDFGisthecentral,self-governingresearchfundingorganisationinGermany.Itsmissionistofundandpromoteallfieldsofscienceandthehumanities.Itdoessobyrelyingonitsstatutorybodiesanditsheadoffice,whichshapetheworkandstructureoftheDFG.Asamemberofseveralinternationalscientificandsciencepolicyassociations,theDFGactivelypromotesinternationaldialogue,cooperationamongresearchersandtheformationoftheEuropeanResearchArea.
GermanAcademicExchangeService(DAAD)TheDAADsupportstheinternationalexchangeofstudents,academicsandscientists.ItisaregisteredassociationwhosemembersareGermaninstitutionsofhighereducationandstudentbodies.ItsprimaryobjectivesincludeencouragingoutstandingyoungacademicsfromabroadtostudyorconductresearchinGermanyandenablingyoungGermanresearcherstogainprofessionalqualificationatthebestinstitutionsaroundtheglobe.TheDAADachievesthesegoalswithover250programmeswhicharelargelyfundedbytheFederalGovernment.
Contact:DeutscheForschungsgemeinschaft(DFG)Kennedyallee4053175Bonn,Germany
www.dfg.de/en
Contact:GermanAcademicExchangeService(DAAD)Kennedyallee5053175Bonn,Germany
www.daad.de/en
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GermanResearchFoundation(DFG)TheDFGisthecentral,self-governingresearchfundingorganisationinGermany.Itsmissionistofundandpromoteallfieldsofscienceandthehumanities.Itdoessobyrelyingonitsstatutorybodiesanditsheadoffice,whichshapetheworkandstructureoftheDFG.Asamemberofseveralinternationalscientificandsciencepolicyassociations,theDFGactivelypromotesinternationaldialogue,cooperationamongresearchersandtheformationoftheEuropeanResearchArea.
MaxPlanckSociety(MPG)TheMaxPlanckSocietyfortheAdvancementofScienceisoneofGermany’slargest,independent,non-profitresearchorganisations.Acombinedtotalof8,800scientistsat79MaxPlanckInstitutesconductbasicresearchinthenaturalsciences,lifesciences,socialsciencesandhumanities.
GermanAcademicExchangeService(DAAD)TheDAADsupportstheinternationalexchangeofstudents,academicsandscientists.ItisaregisteredassociationwhosemembersareGermaninstitutionsofhighereducationandstudentbodies.ItsprimaryobjectivesincludeencouragingoutstandingyoungacademicsfromabroadtostudyorconductresearchinGermanyandenablingyoungGermanresearcherstogainprofessionalqualificationatthebestinstitutionsaroundtheglobe.TheDAADachievesthesegoalswithover250programmeswhicharelargelyfundedbytheFederalGovernment.
AlexandervonHumboldtFoundation(AvH)TheAlexandervonHumboldtFoundationpromotesacademiccooperationbetweenexcellentscientistsandscholarsfromGermanyandabroad.Everyyearthefoundationgrantsmorethan800researchfellowshipsandawards.Thealumninetworkisthefoundation’sgreatestasset.Itembracesover24,000Humboldtiansinmorethan130countries.
Contact:MaxPlanckSociety(MPG)Dr.MichaelaZimmermannHofgartenstrasse880539 Munich,Germany
Contact:AlexandervonHumboldtFoundation(AvH)Jean-Paul-Str.1253173Bonn,Germany
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GermanResearchFundingOrganisations
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft(FhG)Withanannualresearchbudgetof1.6billioneurosand17,000employees,theFraunhofer-Gesellschaftisoneoftheworld’sleadingorganisationsforappliedresearch.Fraunhofer’sR&Dportfoliocoversawiderangeoffields,includingproductiontechnology,photonics,materialsscience,lifescience,microelectronicsandICT.
HelmholtzAssociationTheHelmholtzAssociationcontributestosolvingmajorchallengesfacingsociety,scienceandindustrywithtopscientificachievementsinsixresearchareas:energy,earthandenvironment,health,keytechnologies,structureofmatter,transportandspace.With30,000employeesin16researchcentresandanannualbudgetofapproximately3billioneuros,theHelmholtzAssociationisGermany’slargestscientificorganisation.ItsworkfollowsthetraditionofthegreatnaturalscientistHermannvonHelmholtz(1821—1894).
Contact:Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft(FhG)Dr.RaoulKlingnerHansastrasse27c80686Munich,Germany
Contact:HelmholtzAssociationofGermanResearchCentresDr.StephanieDittmerAnna-Louisa-Karsch-Str.210178Berlin,Germany
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FraunhoferGesellschaft(FhG)Withanannualresearchbudgetof1.6billioneurosand17,000employees,theFraunhoferGesellschaftisoneofworld’sleadingorganisationsforappliedresearch.Fraunhofer’sR&Dportfoliocoversawiderangeoffields,includingproductiontechnology,photonics,materialsscience,lifescience,microelectronicsandICT.
LeibnizAssociation(WGL)TheLeibnizAssociationisanumbrellaorganisationof86scientificinstitutesprovidinganannualbudgetofmorethan1billioneuros.About6,500scientistsworkonanextremelydiverserangeofsubjects,includingthehumanitiesandsocialsciences,economics,spatialandlifesciences,mathematics,thenaturalandengineeringsciencesandenvironmentalresearch.
HelmholtzAssociationTheHelmholtzAssociationcontributestosolvingmajorchallengesfacingsociety,scienceandindustrywithtopscientificachievementsinsixresearchareas:energy,earthandenvironment,health,keytechnologies,structureofmatter,transportandspace.With30,000employeesin16researchcentresandanannualbudgetofapproximately3billioneuros,theHelmholtzAssociationisGermany’slargestscientificorganisation.ItsworkfollowsthetraditionofthegreatnaturalscientistHermannvonHelmholtz(1821—1894).
InternationalBureauoftheBMBF(IB)TheInternationalBureauiscommissionedbytheFederalMinistryofEducationandResearch(BMBF)tostrengthentheinternationaltiesofGermanuniversities,researchinstitutesandenterprises.Tothisend,theIBoffersvariousprogrammesdesignedtofinanceandpromotenewinternationalcontactsandcollaboration.
Contact:LeibnizAssociation(WGL)Dr.MarkusLilliEduard-Pflüger-Straße5553113Bonn,Germany
Contact:InternationalBureauoftheBMBFDr.JörnSonnenburgHeinrich-Konen-Str.153227Bonn,Germany
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StudyVisits/StudySeminarsandPracticals(DAAD)
Targetgroup •Groupsof10to15studentsinalldisciplineswhoarefullymatriculatedintheirsecondsemesterorhigherinarelevantdegreeprogrammeatauniversityandsupervisedbyauniversityinstructor
Programmedescription •StrengthenscontactbetweenforeignandGermanuniversitiesandprovides
insightintoeconomic,politicalandculturallifeinGermany
Support •Programmeplanning,fullorpartialsubsistenceallowance(dependingoncountryoforigin)
Duration •7to12daysforstudyvisits•7to12daysforstudy-integratedpracticaltraining
Moreinformation •www.funding-guide.de
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UniversitySummerCourses(DAAD)
Targetgroup •Studentsinbachelor’sandmaster’sdegreeprogrammesasfromthe3rdacademicyear(alldisciplines)aswellasdoctoralstudents
Programmedescription •Languageandareastudies;Germanlanguageinstructionatalanguage
instituteinGermany
Support •Partialgrants;flat-ratetravelallowance(ifapplicable)
Duration •min.18daysforuniversitysummercourses
Moreinformation •www.summerschools-in-germany.de(completelistofsummercourses)
•www.funding-guide.de
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StudyScholarships(DAAD)
Targetgroup •Graduatesinalldisciplines Students:pleasecheckDAADwebsiteifavailableforyourcountry
Programmedescription •Offersstudentstheopportunitytoacquireamaster’sdegreeorDiplomthrough
agraduateormaster’sdegreeprogramme
Support •750eurospermonthandadditionalallowances
Duration •10to24months
Moreinformation •www.funding-guide.de
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IAESTEInternships(DAAD)
Targetgroup •Studentsinbachelor’sandmaster’sdegreeprogrammesinthenaturalsciences,engineering,agriculturalandforestrysciences
Programmedescription •Internshipsincompanies,researchinstitutesandinstitutionsofhighereducation
Support •650eurospermonth
Duration •Generally2to3months,maximum12months
Moreinformation •www.iaeste.org,www.funding-guide.de
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FundingforJointResearchCollaboration(DAAD)
Targetgroup •Academics,scientists,graduates,doctoralstudents,diplomastudentsfromGermanyandarespectivepartnercountrywithwhichanappropriateagreementhasbeensigned
Programmedescription •Aimstointensifyscientificcooperationwithinthescopeofaconcrete,jointresearch
project
Support •Allowancesfortravelandsubsistence,paidbytherespectiveinstitution(DAADfundingforGermanpartneronly)
Duration •max.3yearsfortheentireproject
Moreinformation •www.daad.de/ppp(informationinGermanonly),pleaseconsultyourlocalDAAD
office
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InternationalHelmholtzResearchSchoolsandGraduateSchools
Targetgroup •DoctoralstudentsfromGermanyandabroad
Programmedescription •Interdisciplinarypostgraduatetrainingincooperationwithuniversities.Doctoralstudents
acquirekeycompetencebeyondtheirdoctoralfieldforcareersinresearchorindustry.ThelanguageofinstructionisEnglish
Support •Fellowshipsorworkcontracts;fundingamountbasedonqualificationlevelandfamilystatus
Duration •Generally3yearswithpossibleextension
Moreinformation •SubmitapplicationstotheHelmholtzResearchSchoolsorGraduateSchools:
www.helmholtz.de/phd
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IndividualDissertationatHelmholtzCentres
Targetgroup •DoctoralstudentsfromGermanyandabroad
Programmedescription •EnablesstudentstoobtainaPhDthroughinterdisciplinarypostgraduatetraining
andresearchwork
Support •Fellowshipsorworkcontracts;fundingamountbasedonqualificationlevelandfamilystatus
Duration •Generally3yearswithpossibleextension
Moreinformation •SubmitapplicationstotheHelmholtzresearcher/supervisor:
www.helmholtz.de/jobs
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InternationalMaxPlanckResearchSchools(IMPRS)
Targetgroup •Outstandinggraduatestudentsfromallovertheworld
Programmedescription •Offersstudentstheopportunitytoearndoctoraldegreesinstructured
programmesthatprovideexcellentresearchconditions.TheIMPRSarejointlymanagedbytheMaxPlanckInstitutesanduniversitieswhereIMPRSstudentshavethechoiceofreceivingtheirdoctorateseitherfromaGermanuniversityortheiruniversityathome
Support •Fundingbasedonqualificationlevelandfamilystatus;grantsandworkcontractsrangeinvaluefrom1,000to1,622eurospermonth
Duration •3years
Moreinformation •www.imprs.mpg.de
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LeibnizGraduateSchools(WGL)
Targetgroup •OutstandingdoctoralstudentsfromGermanyandabroad
Programmedescription •Offerstrainingtooutstandingdoctoralstudentsinanexcellentresearch
environment(broadscientificarea,institutionwithinternationalreputation,enablesdoctoralstudentstobecomeactivemembersoftheiracademicandsocialcommunities)
Support •Scholarshipsorworkcontracts;fundingforconsumablesandtravelallowances
Duration •Scholarshipforamaximumof3years
Moreinformation •SubmitapplicationsdirectlytothecoordinatoroftheResearchTrainingGroup
www.leibniz-association.eu
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IndividualDoctoralProjectsatMaxPlanckInstitutes(MPG)
Targetgroup •Highlyqualifieddoctoralstudents
Programmedescription •Enableshighlyqualifieddoctoralstudentstocarryoutadoctoralprojectwithin
thescopeofresearchworkconductedataMaxPlanckInstitute
Support •Fundingbasedonqualificationlevelandfamilystatus;grantsorworkcontractsrangeinvaluefrom1,000to1,622eurospermonth
Duration •3years
Moreinformation •Applicationsmaybesubmittedatanytime
www.mpg.de/english/institutesProjectsFacilities/instituteChoice
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IndividualDoctoralProjectsatFraunhoferInstitutes(FhG)
Targetgroup •DoctoralstudentsfromGermanyandabroad
Programmedescription •Enablesdedicateddoctoralstudentstoworkonexcitingprojectsinthenewest
areasoftechnologywithstate-of-the-artequipment
Support •FundingbasedontheGermanpublicservicepayscale;includesattractivebenefitsandflexible,family-friendlyworkingconditions
Duration •Generally3yearswithoptiontorenew
Moreinformation •SubmitapplicationstotheFraunhoferInstituteofyourchoice.Foranoverview
ofallvacancies,visit:www.jobs.fraunhofer.de/EN
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IPSWaT–InternationalPostgraduateStudiesinWaterTechnologies(IB)
Targetgroup •Highlyqualifiedstudentsandyoungscientistswhospecialiseinthewatersector.Candidatesshouldworkonasubjectthatisrelatedtotheirhomecountryorregionandfollowanintegrated,methodicalapproach.Proposalsrelatedtointegrated,sustainablewatermanagementandinnovativewatertechnologiesareparticularlywelcome
Programmedescription •Providesoutstandinglyqualifiedstudentsandyoungscientistsinthewatersector
anopportunitytopursueamaster’sdegreeataGermanuniversitywhichareinternationalinscope,relatedtowatertechnologiesandtaughtinEnglish.Scholarshipsareavailableforbothmaster’sdegreeandPhDprogrammes
Support •750eurospermonth(master’sdegree)or1,000eurospermonth(PhD)plusadditionalallowances
Duration •24months(master’sdegree);36months(PhD)
Moreinformation •www.ipswat.de
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ResearchTrainingGroups(DFG)
Targetgroup •Doctoralresearchers,postdocs,applicantswhohavereceivedabachelor’sdegreeoradegreefromauniversityofappliedscience(Fachhochschule)
Programmedescription •Supportsyoungresearcherswhowishtopursueadoctoratewithinastructured
researchprogramme•Recruitsoutstandinginternationaldoctoralstudentsandpromotesearlyacademicindependence
•Programmevariant:InternationalResearchTrainingGroups(jointresearchtrainingprogrammewithpartnerinstitutionabroad)
Support •ResearchTrainingGroupsofferfundingtodoctoralstudents,postdocs,visitingresearchers,andresearchstudentsandcoverexpensesfortravel,workshops,smallequipment,consumables,coordination,etc.
Duration •Two4-yearcycles(max.9years)forResearchTrainingGroups•Generally3yearsfordoctoralpositions
Moreinformation •www.dfg.de/gk/en/
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GraduateSchools(DFG)
Targetgroup •Outstandingdoctoralstudentsandpostdoctoralresearchers
Programmedescription •Offerstrainingtooutstandingdoctoralstudentsinanexcellentresearch
environment(broadscientificarea,institutionwithinternationalreputation,enablesdoctoralstudentstobecomeactivemembersoftheiracademicandsocialcommunities)
Support •Researchpositionsandscholarships;fundingforconsumablesandtravelallowances
Duration •5yearsforClustersofExcellence(formoredetails,see(www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programmes/excellence_initiative/clusters_excellence)
•Generally3yearsfordoctoralpositions
Moreinformation •Submitapplicationstothecoordinatorofthegraduateschoolofyourchoice
www.dfg.de/en/exin/gsc/
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ResearchFellowshipsinSpace,Aeronautics,EnergyandTransportationResearch(DLR-DAAD)
Targetgroup •Highlyqualifiedforeigndoctoralstudents,postdoctoralresearchersandseniorscientists
Programmedescription •Offersoutstandingscientistsandresearcherstheopportunitytoconductspecialresearch
attheinstitutesoftheDLRinGermany.Thefellowshipsaredefinedandawardedonanindividualbasis.Eachfellowshipannouncementindicatesthespecificqualificationrequirementsandtermsofthevisit.Toviewthefellowshipscurrentlybeingoffered,pleasevisittheDAADandDLRwebsites.
Support •Doctoralstudents:1,000eurospermonthwithpossibleadditionalflat-ratetravelallowance,healthinsurance,familyallowances
•Postdoctoralstudents:1,840eurospermonth•Seniorscientists:2,240eurospermonth
Duration •36monthsfordoctoralstudents;6to24monthsforpostdoctoralresearchers;1to3monthsforseniorscientists
Moreinformation •www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/ausschreibungen/09009.en.html
TheDLRandDAADwilldecidewhethertocontinuethisprogrammeattheendof2010
www.dlr.de/en
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Re-integrationofGermanScientistsfromAbroad(DAAD)
Targetgroup •DoctoralstudentsabouttofinishtheirPhD,postdocsandseniorscientistswhoarenolongerintegratedintheGermanacademicsystemandwouldliketoreturntoGermanyafterhavingspentatleastoneyearabroad
Programmedescription •Individualsmayapplyfortravelgrantsforjobinterviewsandscientific
presentationsinGermanytoenabletheirpossiblereturn,orforscholarshipstoconductresearchinGermanywiththegoalofre-integratingintotheGermanscientificcommunity
Support •TravelgrantsvaryandarebasedonflatratesdeterminedbytheDAADwithanadditionaldailyallowanceof60euros;doctoralstudentsareawardedscholarshipsof925eurospermonth,postdocsandseniorscientistsareawardedscholarshipsbetween1,365and1,519eurospermonth
Duration •max.1weekfortravelgrants•1to6monthsforscholarships
Moreinformation •www.funding-guide.de
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ResearchGrants(DAAD)
Targetgroup •Doctoralstudentsandyoungacademics/scientistsfromalldisciplines
Programmedescription •Researchprojectwithinthescopeofadoctoralprogramme;researchstudies
Support •750to1,000eurospermonth(dependingonqualificationlevel)andadditionalallowances
Duration •1to10monthsifdoctorateisgainedinaforeigncountry;upto3yearsforafulldoctoralprogrammeinGermany
Moreinformation •www.funding-guide.de
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CollaborativeResearchCentres(DFG)
Targetgroup •Doctoralstudents,postdocsandseniorscientists
Programmedescription •Createscoreresearchareasatuniversitiesbyestablishinglonger-term
collaborativeresearchprojects.CollaborativeResearchCentrespromoteinterdisciplinarycooperationandopportunitiesofadvancementforyoungresearchers
Support •Stafffunding(includingsabbaticals),scientificinstrumentation,consumables,travel,publications,colloquiums,guestfunding,internationalcollaborativeprojects,genderequalitymeasures,publicrelations,informationinfrastructure,integratedresearchtraininggroups,transferprojectsandguestprojects
Duration •max.12years(with4-yearfundingperiods)forCollaborativeResearchCentres•3yearsfordoctoralpositions
Moreinformation •www.dfg.de/sfb/en/
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MaxPlanckGrantsforAdvancedPostdoctoralTraining(MPG)
Targetgroup •OutstandingpostdocsfromGermanyandabroadwhohavebeenworkinginscienceandresearchforatleast2yearsorholdacomparablequalification
Programmedescription •Providespostdocstheopportunitytogainadditionalknowledgeandskillsata
MaxPlanckInstitutewithinthescopeoftheirpriorprofessionalqualification
Support •Fundingbasedonqualificationorageandfamilystatus;rangesfrom2,100to3,260eurospermonthforforeignpostdocs;1,443to1,826eurospermonthforGermanpostdocs
Duration •2yearswithpossible1-yearextension
Moreinformation •www.mpg.de/english/institutesProjectsFacilities/instituteChoice
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EmmyNoetherProgramme(DFG)
Targetgroup •Excellentyoungresearchersfromalldisciplineswithpostdoctoralexperienceofatleast2yearsanduptoamaximumof4years(medicalresearchers:upto6years)andsubstantialinternationalresearchexperience
•ForeignapplicantsareeligibleiftheyintendtocontinuetheirscientificcareerinGermanyfollowingcompletionofthefundingperiod
Programmedescription •Enablesoutstandingyoungresearcherstorapidlyqualifyforleadingpositions
inscienceandresearchorforauniversityteachingcareerbyheadinganindependentjuniorresearchgroupandassumingrelevantteachingduties
Support •Fundingforanindependentjuniorresearchgroup;includessupervisorysalarybasedonBATIa/E15TV-Landcoversexpensesforpersonnelandconsumablesnecessarytocompletetheprojectduringthefundingperiod
Duration •Generally5years(max.6years)
Moreinformation •www.dfg.de/emmy_noether
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PostdoctoralProgramme(DAAD)
Targetgroup •Outstandingyoungresearchersinalldisciplineswhoholdadoctorateandwishtoconductresearchabroad
Programmedescription •AllowsGermanresearcherstocarryoutindependentresearchprojectsathost
institutionsabroad
Support •Researchfellowship,travelallowance,familyallowance,re-integrationsupport
Duration •3monthsto2years
Moreinformation •www.auslands-stipendien.de(websiteinGermanonly)
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HeadofaMaxPlanckResearchGroupatMaxPlanckInstitutes(MPG)
Targetgroup •Young,highlyqualifiedscientistsandresearchers
Programmedescription •TheMaxPlanckSocietyoffersgiftedyoungscientistsandresearchersthe
possibilityofindependentscientificworkthroughitsMaxPlanckResearchGroups.Candidatesreceivetheirownfixedbudgettoruntheirresearchprogramme/researchgroupataMaxPlanckinstitute
Support •Personalbudgettocovercostsofmaterialandhumanresources•Fundingforkeyequipment•AveragesalarygroupW2basedontheGermanFederalSalaryLaw
Duration •5years(two2-yearextensionspossible)
Moreinformation •www.mpg.de/english/institutesProjectsFacilities/juniorResearchGroups
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HumboldtResearchFellowshipforPostdoctoralResearchers(AvH)
Targetgroup •Highlyqualifiedforeignacademicsandscientistsinalldisciplineswhocompletedtheirdoctorateslessthan4yearsago
Programmedescription •Allowsresearcherstocarryouttheirownresearchprojectincooperationwith
anacademichostoftheirchoosingataresearchinstituteinGermany
Support •Researchfellowship(2,250eurospermonth),allowanceforresearchcosts,languagefellowship,travelexpenses,familyallowances,integrationintotheworldwide,cross-disciplinarynetworkoftheHumboldtFoundation,extensivealumnisponsorship
Duration •6to24months
Moreinformation •Applicationsmaybesubmittedatanytime;
www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/humboldt-fellowship-postdoc.html
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GeorgForsterResearchFellowshipforPostdoctoralResearchers(AvH)
Targetgroup •Highlyqualifiedacademicsandscientistsfromdevelopingandthresholdcountriesinalldisciplineswhocompletedtheirdoctorateslessthan4yearsago
Programmedescription •AllowsresearcherstocarryoutaresearchprojectinGermanyincooperation
withanacademichostoftheirchoosing.Theresearchprojectmustdealwithissuesofrelevancetodevelopmentpolicy
Support •Researchfellowship(2,250eurospermonth),allowanceforresearchcosts,languagefellowship,travelexpenses,familyallowances,integrationintotheworldwide,cross-disciplinarynetworkoftheHumboldtFoundation,extensivealumnisponsorship
Duration •6to24months
Moreinformation •Applicationsmaybesubmittedatanytime;
www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/georg-forster-fellowship-postdoc.html
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SofjaKovalevskajaAward(AvH)
Targetgroup •Successful,top-rankedjuniorresearchersfromabroadwhocompletedtheirdoctorateswithdistinctionlessthan6yearsago
Programmedescription •Allowsresearcherstoestablishtheirownworkinggroupsandspend5years
workingonahigh-profile,innovativeresearchprojectoftheirownchoiceatresearchinstitutionsinGermany
Support •Awardmoney:1.65millioneuros•HumboldtFoundationhallmarks:integrationintotheworldwide,cross-disciplinarynetworkoftheHumboldtFoundation,extensivealumnisponsorshipprogramme
Duration •5years
Moreinformation •Candidatesmustapplyjointlywiththeirhostinstitution;
www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/kovalevskaja-award.html
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HelmholtzYoungInvestigatorsGroups
Targetgroup •ExcellentforeignorGermanjuniorresearcherswhowouldliketoparticipateinaHelmholtzprogramme,2to6yearsafterreceivingtheirdoctorate(child-rearingperiodsaretakenintoaccount)
Programmedescription •Providesthebestforeignanddomesticjuniorresearcherswithexcellentworkingconditions
inaresearch-orientedenvironment.Researchersaregrantedindependenceearlyonwithsecurecareerprospects(‘tenuretrack’)basedonprovenscientificachievements.TheleadersofInvestigatorsGroupsareexpectedtoworkcloselywithuniversitypartners.Theyhavetheopportunitytogainteachingexperienceandacquirethequalificationsforahigheracademiccareer
Support •YoungInvestigatorsGroupsareawardedaminimumof250,000eurosayear,whichincludes: —Salaryofgroupleader,generallyE14/15TVöDorBATIb/Iapayscalerate, —Salariesofscientificortechnicalstaff(threeonaverage), —Expensesformaterials,suppliesandinvestments
Duration •5yearswithanevaluationafter3to4years
Moreinformation •www.helmholtz.de/yig
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FeodorLynenResearchFellowshipforpostdoctoralresearchers(AvH)
Targetgroup •HighlyqualifiedscholarsandscientistsfromGermanywhocompletedtheirdoctorateslessthanfouryearsago;alldisciplines
Programmedescription •Thisfellowshipallowsresearcherstocarryoutaresearchprojectabroadata
scientifichostinstitution.ThehostmustbeanacademicpreviouslysponsoredbytheHumboldtFoundation;researchstayinallcountries
Support •Researchfellowship,travelexpenses,reintegrationallowance,returnfellowship,integrationintotheworldwide,cross-disciplinarynetworkoftheHumboldtFoundation,extensivealumnisponsorship
Duration •6to24months;applicationspossibleatanytime
Moreinformation •www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/feodor-lynen-fellowship-postdoc.html
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ResearchFellowship(DFG)
Targetgroup •Germanresearchers(orinternationalresearchersprovidedtheyhavecompletedatleastthreeyearsofscientificworkasadoctoralorpostdoctoralresearcherintheGermanresearchsystem)ofalldisciplineswhohavecompletedtheiracademicqualifications(doctorate).ThefellowshipisgrantedforresearchstaysoutsideGermany
Programmedescription •Toenableresearchersatanearlystageoftheirscientificcareertocarryoutaclearly
definedresearchprojectataplaceoftheirchoiceabroadortoacquaintthemselveswithnewscientificresearchmethods
Support •Basicfellowshipplusmonthlylumpsumpaymenttocovermaintenanceandtravelcosts(Whereapplicable:Foreignallowance,Travelallowance,Publicationcosts),benefitsforfellowshiprecipientswithchildren(children’ssupplement,supportforcostsassociatedwithparenting–fellowshipextensionorchildcareallowances)
Duration •Generallyupto2years
Moreinformation •www.dfg.de/en/research_fellowships/
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ResearchStays,Re-invitations(DAAD)
Targetgroup •Foreignuniversityteachers,academics,scientists,formerholdersofDAADlong-termscholarships(morethan6months)
Programmedescription •AllowscandidatestocarryoutaresearchorstudyprojectataGerman
universityornon-universityresearchinstitute
Support •Between1,840and1,990eurospermonth(dependingonacademicstatus);travelallowance(ifapplicable)
Duration •1to3months
Moreinformation •www.funding-guide.de
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PreparatoryMeasuresforInternationalCooperation(IB)
Targetgroup •Germaninstitutionsofhighereducation,non-universityresearchinstitutesandsmallandmedium-sizedenterprises,R&Dclustersandnetworksusuallyinpartnershipwithforeigninstitutions
Programmedescription •TheInternationalBureauoffersavarietyofgrantsonbehalfoftheBMBF
whichlaythegroundworkfortransnationalcollaborativeresearchprojectsorinstitutionalpartnerships,includingfeasibilitystudiesandpilotstudies
Support •GrantscoveraccommodationcostsforforeignexpertsvisitingGermany,travelexpensesforGermanexpertsvisitingpartnersabroad,costsofscientificworkshops,smallerinvestmentsandconsumablesforfeasibilitystudiesandpilotinvestigationsandpersonnel.Inmanycases,foreignfundingorganisationsprovidematchingfundingwithintheframeworkofintergovernmentalagreements
Duration •Between6monthsand3years(specifiedinthecallforproposals)
Moreinformation •www.internationales-buero.de
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InitiationandIntensificationofBilateralCooperation(DFG)
Targetgroup •ScientistsandacademicsintheGermanscientificcommunitywhoholdadoctorate
Programmedescription •FacilitatesinternationalcooperationbyallowingeligibleGermanandforeign
scientistsandacademicstoplanapartnervisitand/orjointworkshopwiththeirpartners.Itsupportstheearlystagesofplanning,developingandcoordinatingjointresearchcollaborationbetweeninternationalpartners.FundingcanbeprovidedforvisitstoGermanyand/ortothepartnerinstituteabroadforperiodsofupto3monthsandjointworkshopseitherinGermanyorinthepartnercountry
Support •Fundingcoverstravelexpenses,maintenanceexpenses,eventcosts•Costcategoriesmaybeco-financedbyaforeignpartnerorganisationifanappropriateagreementexists
Duration •max.3monthsforresearchvisits;allactivities,suchasjointworkshops,musttakeplacewithin12months
Moreinformation •www.dfg.de/en/bilateral_cooperation/
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FraunhoferAttract(FhG)
Targetgroup •Highlyqualifiedscientistsandresearchersworldwide,preferablywithpostdocexperience,aremarkablescientifictrackrecordandapromisingideatobedevelopedforindustrialapplication
Programmedescription •FraunhoferAttractofferssubstantialfunding,bothbudgetandrecruiting
responsibility,researchinclosecooperationwithindustryatstate-of-the-artequippedFraunhoferLabsaswellasoptimalprospectsinscienceandeconomy
Support •500,000eurosperyearfor5years(totalof2.5millioneuros)forscientificstaffandequipment
Duration •5yearsfortheestablishmentofanindependentgroupwithinaFraunhoferInstitute;ifsuccessful,continuationasself-sustaininggroupwithinFraunhofer
Moreinformation •www.fraunhofer.de/EN/attract
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TemporaryPositionforPrincipalInvestigators(DFG)
Targetgroup •Researcherswhohavecompletedtheiracademictrainingandattainedadoctorate
Programmedescription •Providesresearchers(especiallyearlyintheircareer)theopportunityto
independentlycarryoutresearchprojectsinanidealresearchenvironmentinGermany
Support •FundingisgenerallybasedontheBATIIa/BAT-OIIaorTVÖD/TV-Lpayscale.Thetermsandconditionsforresearchgrantsapply.Researchersfromnon-universityinstitutionsarerequiredtoparticipateinjointprojectswiththeiruniversitypartners.Exceptionsmaybemadeforyoungresearchersatnon-universityinstitutionswhohavereceivedtheirdoctoratesinthepreceding6years
Duration •max.36months
Moreinformation •www.dfg.de/en/temporary_positions/
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BilateralExchangeofAcademicsandScientists(DAAD)
Targetgroup •AcademicsandscientistsfromuniversitiesorresearchinstitutesworkinginallsubjectareasinGermanyorinpartnercountrieswithwhichanappropriateagreementhasbeensigned
Programmedescription •Supportsresearchorstudyvisitwithinthescopeofthebilateralexchangeof
academicsandscientists
Support •Forforeignacademics,thepartnerinstitutionpaystheinternationaltravelcostsandtheDAADpaysasubsistenceallowance.ForGermanacademics,theDAADpaysatravelallowanceandthepartnerinstitutionpaysasubsistenceallowance
Duration •2weeksto3months
Moreinformation •www.auslands-stipendien.de(websiteinGermanonly)
•www.funding-guide.de
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FraunhoferFellowshipProgrammePROF.x�2(FhG)
Targetgroup •OutstandingseniorscientistswithPhDsandatleast3yearsofworkexperienceintheirresearchfield
Programmedescription •FundsworkingvisitsbyseniorresearchersfromtheUS,ChinaorJapanat
FraunhoferInstitutesinGermany,orenablesseniorFraunhoferresearcherstoworkatAmericanorAsianresearchinstitutes
Support •Fundingcoverspersonnelcosts,allowancesforworkingabroad,rentalexpenses,costsoftraveltoandfromGermanyandthepartnercountries
Duration •6months,max.1yearifthecooperationfitsstrategicgoals
Moreinformation •www.fraunhofer.de/en/jobs-career
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HumboldtResearchFellowshipforExperiencedResearchers(AvH)
Targetgroup •Highlyqualified,foreignacademicsandscientistsinalldisciplineswhocompletedtheirdoctorateslessthantwelveyearsago
Programmedescription •Allowsresearcherstocarryouttheirownresearchprojectincooperationwith
anacademichostoftheirchoosingataresearchinstituteinGermany
Support •Researchfellowship(2,450eurospermonth),allowanceforresearchcosts,languagefellowship,travelexpenses,familyallowances,integrationintotheworldwide,cross-disciplinarynetworkoftheHumboldtFoundation,extensivealumnisponsorship
Duration •6to18months,maybedividedintoamaximumofthreeblocks
Moreinformation •Applicationsmaybesubmittedatanytime;
www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/humboldt-fellowship-experienced.html
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FeodorLynenResearchFellowshipforexperiencedresearchers(AvH)
Targetgroup •HighlyqualifiedscholarsandscientistsfromGermanywhocompletedtheirdoctorateslessthantwelveyearsago;alldisciplines
Programmedescription •Thisfellowshipallowsresearcherstocarryoutaresearchprojectabroadata
scientifichostinstitution.ThehostmustbeanacademicpreviouslysponsoredbytheHumboldtFoundation;researchstayinallcountries
Support •Researchfellowship,travelexpenses,reintegrationallowance,returnfellowship,integrationintotheworldwide,cross-disciplinarynetworkoftheHumboldtFoundation,extensivealumnisponsorship
Duration •6to18months,maybedividedupintoamaximumofthreeblocks;applicationspossibleatanytime
Moreinformation •www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/feodor-lynen-fellowship-experienced.html
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GeorgForsterResearchFellowshipforExperiencedResearchers(AvH)
Targetgroup •Highlyqualifiedscholarsandscientistsfromdevelopingandthresholdcountriesinalldisciplineswhocompletedtheirdoctorateslessthan12yearsago
Programmedescription •AllowsresearcherstocarryoutaresearchprojectinGermanyincooperation
withanacademichostoftheirchoice.Theresearchprojectmustdealwithissuesofrelevancetodevelopmentpolicy
Support •Researchfellowship(2,450eurospermonth),allowanceforresearchcosts,languagefellowship,travelexpenses,familyallowances,integrationintotheworldwide,cross-disciplinarynetworkoftheHumboldtFoundation,extensivealumnisponsorship
Duration •6to18months,maybedividedupintoamaximumofthreeblocks
Moreinformation •Applicationsmaybesubmittedatanytime;
www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/georg-forster-fellowship-experienced.html
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ForeignVisitingScientistsatMaxPlanckInstitutes(MPG)
Targetgroup •Highlyqualifiedforeignscientists
Programmedescription •EnablesforeignscientiststoconductindependentresearchataMaxPlanck
Institute.ThegoalofthisprogrammeistostrengthencooperationandpromotenetworkingbetweentheMaxPlanckInstitutesandtheirinternationalpartners
Support •Individualgrantsandtravelallowances
Duration •Variable,visitscanstartanytime
Moreinformation •www.mpg.de/english/institutesProjectsFacilities/
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ForeignVisitingScientistsatLeibnizInstitutes(WGL)
Targetgroup •Highlyqualifiedforeignscientists
Programmedescription •Allowsseniorscientiststopursueorcompleteresearchinthescientificcontext
ofaLeibnizInstitute.TheprogrammepromotesnetworkingandstrengthenscooperationbetweentheLeibnizInstitutesandtheirinternationalpartners
Support •Monthlysalaryorfee(dependingonthefinancialresourcesofthehostinstitute)
Duration •Dependsonthehostinstitute,visitscanstartanytime
Moreinformation •ContactthepotentialhostLeibnizInstitutedirectly:
www.leibniz-association.eu
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MercatorVisitingProfessorships(DFG)
Targetgroup •HighlyqualifiedforeignresearcherswhowanttocompletearesearchstayinGermany,ideallyinajointcooperativeprojectbytheguestandhostinstitution
Programmedescription •EnableshighlyqualifiedresearcherstocompleteaDFG-fundedresearchstay
atauniversityinGermany.Thevisitshouldfocusonjointcooperativeprojectsbytheguestandhostandincludesometeachingdutiesinordertoprovideaninternationaldimensiontotheresearch-orientedtrainingofyoungresearchersinthehostdepartments
Support •Fundingusuallyincludesamonthlystipend,travelallowancestoandfromGermany,travelallowanceswithinGermanyandfinancialsupportforaresearchassistant
Duration •3to12months
Moreinformation •ApplicationscanbesubmittedbytheGermanhostuniversityatanytimeand
mustbesubmittedorendorsedbytherector/presidentoftheuniversity;www.dfg.de/mercator
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FraunhoferBesselResearchAward(FhG)
Targetgroup •Internationallyrecognised,outstandingscientistsfromnon-Europeancountrieswhocompletedtheirdoctorateslessthan18yearsagoandwhoworkinresearchfieldswhichcorrespondtothoseofthehostingFraunhoferInstitute
Programmedescription •Awardwinnersareinvitedtoworkcloselywithapartneratoneofthe
FraunhoferInstitutesinGermanyforupto12months.Awardwinnersbecomepartofanetworkofacademicsworldwide,maintainedbytheAlexandervonHumboldtFoundation
Support •Upto3FraunhoferBesselResearchAwardsof45,000euroseachareconferredeveryyear
Duration •max.12months
Moreinformation •Nominationsmaybesubmittedbytheheadsofinstitutesorsenioracademics
atinstitutesbelongingtotheFraunhofer .Directapplicationsarenotaccepted.www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/fraunhofer-bessel-award.html
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FriedrichWilhelmBesselResearchAward(AvH)
Targetgroup •Internationallyrenownedscientistsandscholarsfromabroadwhocompletedtheirdoctorateslessthan18yearsago
Programmedescription •Awardwinnersarehonouredfortheiroutstandingresearchrecordandinvited
tospendaperiodof6to12months,cooperatingonalong-termresearchprojectwithfellowexpertsataresearchinstituteinGermany.Thestaymaybedividedintoblocks.NominationsmaybesubmittedbyestablishedacademicsinGermanyatanytime
Support •Awardmoney:45,000euros•HumboldtFoundationhallmarks:integrationintotheworldwide,cross-disciplinarynetworkoftheHumboldtFoundation,extensivealumnisponsorshipprogramme
Duration •6-to12-monthresearchstayinGermany
Moreinformation •www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/bessel-award.html
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HumboldtResearchAward(AvH)
Targetgroup •Eminentforeignresearchersatthepeakoftheiracademiccareersandinleadingpositions,suchasfullprofessorsordirectorsofinstitutes
Programmedescription •Awardwinnersareinvitedtospendaperiodof6to12months,cooperating
onalong-termresearchprojectwithfellowexpertsataresearchinstituteinGermany.Thestaymaybedividedintoblocks.NominationsmaybesubmittedbyestablishedacademicsinGermanyatanytime
Support •Awardmoney:60,000euros•HumboldtFoundationhallmarks:integrationintotheworldwide,cross-disciplinarynetworkoftheHumboldtFoundation,extensivealumnisponsorship
Duration •6-to12-monthresearchstayinGermany
Moreinformation •www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/humboldt-award.html
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HeisenbergProgramme–Fellowship(DFG)
Targetgroup •Outstandingresearcherswhoqualifyforaprofessorshipbyholdingahabilitationorequivalentqualification
Programmedescription •Providesexcellentresearcherstheopportunitytoprepareforaleadingposition
inscienceandresearchandtospendtimeworkingonanadvancedresearchtopic
Support •Fellowship,travelallowancesand,whereapplicable,allowancesforaccommodationabroad,publicationfunding
Duration •max.5years
Moreinformation •www.dfg.de/heisenberg
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HeisenbergProgramme–Professorship(DFG)
Targetgroup •Outstandingresearcherswhoqualifyforaprofessorshipbyholdingahabilitationorequivalentqualification
Programmedescription •Offersexcellentresearchersthereliableprospectofaprofessorship.Tobe
eligible,candidatesmustfindaGermanuniversitywhichintendstoestablishanewprofessorshipandagreestocontinuefundingthepositionafterDFGfundingexpires
Support •SalarybasedontheW2(orW3)payscalelevelforprofessors
Duration •max.5years
Moreinformation •www.dfg.de/heisenberg
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AlexandervonHumboldtProfessorship(AvH)
Targetgroup •Academicsinalldisciplinesfromabroadwhoareinternationallyrecognisedasleadersintheirfield
Programmedescription •Enablesawardwinnerstocarryoutlong-termandgroundbreakingresearchin
GermanyandgiveGermanuniversities–alsoincooperationwithnon-universityresearchinstitutions–theopportunitytoestablishorupgradeinternationallyvisibleresearchfocusareastoenhancetheirprofile.ApplicationsshouldbesubmittedbyGermanuniversities.Non-universityresearchinstitutionsmayalsosubmitjointnominationswithaGermanuniversity.Threeselectionsperyear
Support •5millioneurosforacademicsinexperimentaldisciplines,3.5millioneurosforresearchersintheoreticaldisciplines.Theuniversitiesagreetointegratetheresearchersandtheirteamintheirstrategicplanning,offeringtheresearcherslong-termprospectsinGermany
Duration •Initialsponsorship:5years
Moreinformation •www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/alexander-von-humboldt-professorship.html
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researchersfromnon-EuropeancountriestoreceivetraininginEurope.Threetypesof‘Individual-DrivenActions’areavailabletoresearchersofallageswithatleastfouryearsofexperienceoradoctoraldegree.Moreinformation:www.nks-mobilitaet.dehttp://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/people
FormoreinformationonotherfundingprovidedbytheEU,pleasevisitthewebsiteoftheEUBureauoftheFederalMinistryofEducationandResearch(BMBF)atwww.eubuero.de(inGermanonly).
EURAXESSGermanyfundingdatabaseTheEURAXESSGermanyfundingdatabasecomprisesmorethan80GermanandEUfundingprogrammesforforeignresearchers.MostofthefundingprogrammespresentedonEURAXESSGermanyaretargetedatscientistsandscholarsatanadvancedstageoftheircareers.www.euraxess.de/portal/funding_in.html
TheEuropeanResearchCouncil(ERC)TheERCisafundingbodythatfinancesinvestigator-drivenfrontierresearch.TheERCStartingGrantssupportpromisingresearcherswhowishtocreateanindependentresearchteamorconsolidateonethatalreadyexists.TheERCAdvancedGrantscomplementtheStartingGrantfundingschemebytargetingresearcherswhohavealreadyestablishedthemselvesasindependentresearchleadersintheirownright.ERCAdvancedGrantsallowexceptionalresearchleadersinanyfieldofscience,scholarshipandengineeringtopursuefrontierresearchoftheirchoice.Moreinformation:http://erc.europa.eu,www.nks-erc.de
MarieCurieActionsTheMarieCurieActionsoffernumerousopportunitiestoresearcherswhowishtoparticipateinaresearchteaminanothercountry.FundingisavailableforresearcherstomovebothwithinEuropeandinternationally.Withitsaimtoenhancenetworkingbetweenresearchers,theEUalsofunds
EU-FundingProgrammesTheEuropeanUnion(EU)alsoprovidesextensiveresearchfundingprogrammesforscientistsandresearcherswhoarealreadyworkinginGermanyormovingtoGermanyforemploymentpurposes.Theseinclude:
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AllFundingProgrammes(listedbyfundingorganisation)
AlexandervonHumboldtFoundation(AvH)AlexandervonHumboldtProfessorship....................................... 54FeodorLynenResearchFellowshipforExperiencedResearchers............................................................... 44FeodorLynenResearchFellowshipforPostdoctoralResearchers................................................................ 34FriedrichWilhelmBesselResearchAward................................. 50GeorgForsterResearchFellowshipforExperiencedResearchers........................................................... 45GeorgForsterResearchFellowshipforPostdoctoralResearchers........................................................... 31HumboldtResearchAward............................................................. 51HumboldtResearchFellowshipforExperiencedResearchers........................................................... 43HumboldtResearchFellowshipforPostdoctoralResearchers........................................................... 30SofjaKovalevskajaAward.............................................................. 32
GermanAcademicExchangeService(DAAD)BilateralExchangeofAcademicsandScientists....................... 41DLR-DAADResearchFellowshipsinSpace,Aeronautics,EnergyandTransportationResearch.................... 22FundingforJointResearchCollaborations.................................. 12IAESTEInternships.............................................................................. 11PostdoctoralProgramme.................................................................. 28Re-integrationofGermanScientistsfromAbroad...................... 23ResearchGrants................................................................................. 24ResearchStays,Re-invitations........................................................ 36StudyScholarships............................................................................. 10StudyVisits/StudySeminarsandPracticals.............................. 8UniversitySummerCourses.............................................................. 9
GermanResearchFoundation(DFG)CollaborativeResearchCentres................................................... 25EmmyNoetherProgramme............................................................. 27GraduateSchools............................................................................. 21HeisenbergProgramme–Fellowship........................................... 52
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HeisenbergProgramme–Professorship...................................... 53InitiationandIntensificationofBilateralCooperation................ 38MercatorVisitingProfessorships................................................... 48ResearchFellowship.......................................................................... 35ResearchTrainingGroups.............................................................. 20TemporaryPositionforPrincipalInvestigators............................. 40
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft(FhG)FraunhoferAttract............................................................................... 39FraunhoferBesselResearchAward............................................... 49FraunhoferFellowshipProgrammePROF.x2................................. 42IndividualDoctoralProjectsatFraunhoferInstitutes................... 18
HelmholtzAssociationHelmholtzYoungInvestigatorsGroups....................................... 33IndividualDissertationatHelmholtzCentres............................... 14InternationalHelmholtzResearchSchoolsandGraduateSchools..................................................................... 13
InternationalBureauoftheBMBF(IB)IPSWaT–InternationalPostgraduateStudiesinWaterTechnologies...................................................................... 19PreparatoryMeasuresforInternationalCooperation............. 37
MaxPlanckSociety(MPG)ForeignVisitingScientistsatMaxPlanckInstitutes(MPG)...................................................... 46HeadofaMaxPlanckResearchGroupatMaxPlanckInstitutes.................................................................... 29IndividualDoctoralProjectsatMaxPlanckInstitutes................ 17InternationalMaxPlanckResearchSchools(IMPRS).............. 15MaxPlanckGrantsforAdvancedPostdoctoralTraining.............................................. 26
LeibnizAssociation(WGL)ForeignVisitingScientistsatLeibnizInstitutes............................... 47LeibnizGraduateSchools............................................................... 16
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Usefullinks
ResearchinGermanyTheInternetportal“www.research-in-germany.de”offerscomprehensiveinformationonthestructureofresearchfunding,aconciseoverviewofindividualfundingopportunitiesatvariousorganisationsandnumerouslinkstofundingdatabases.
www.research-in-germany.de/funding
DAADFundingDatabaseThescholarshipdatabasebytheGermanAcademicExchangeService(DAAD)containsextensiveinformationforthosewhoareseekingfinancialsupportfortheirstudies,researchworkorteachingassignmentsinGermany.
www.funding-guide.de
DeutschlandPortal—GrantsandScholarshipsAreyouplanningaresearchtriptoGermany?Orlookingforinformationonscholarshipprogrammes?ThiswebsitecontainsanalphabeticallistoforganisationsandagenciesthatoffergrantsandscholarshipsinGermany.
www.deutschland.de
StifterverbandFoundedin1920,theStifterverbandsupportsresearchandhighereducationonbehalfoftheGermanbusinesscommunityandiscomprisedof3,000companies,450foundations,businessassociationsandindividuals.Thiswebsiteoffersasearchengineforresearchgrantsandotherfundingopportunitiesofferedbymorethan450foundations.
www.stifterverband.de/stiftungen_und_stifter/stiftungen_suche
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AboutResearchinGermanyTheFederalMinistryofEducationandResearch(BMBF)launchedtheinitiativeto“PromoteInnovationandResearchinGermany”in2006.Underthebrand“ResearchinGermany–LandofIdeas”variouspromotionalmeasuresandeventspresentingGermaninnovationandresearchinkeyinternationalmarketshavebeenorganisedonbehalfofBMBF.TheinitiativeseekstostrengthenandexpandR&DcollaborationbetweenGermanyandinternationalpartners.
Thefollowing“ResearchinGermany”publicationsarenowavailableasdownloadsatwww.research-in-germany.de/downloads:
“FAQ–PreparingyourresearchstayinGermany”
“FAQ–HowtodoadoctorateinGermany”(release:J 2010)
“GermanResearchInstitutionsataGlance”
“DiscoverhowyoucanrealiseyourideaswithEurope’sleaderinscience”
“WelcometoNanotechGermany”
“KeepingtheBluePlanetGreen”
WehopethatourbrochureswillhelpyouprepareforyourresearchstayinGermany.Formoreinformationabout“ResearchinGermany”,pleasevisitourwebsitewww.research-in-germany.deandsubscribetoourbimonthlynewsletterwww.research-in-germany.de/newsletter
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