Funding for Research in Germany An Introduction to Structures, Programs and International Collaboration Max Voegler (DFG North America Office, Washington,

Funding for Research in Germany

An „Introduction“ to Structures, Programs and International

Collaboration

Max Voegler (DFG North America Office, Washington, DC)

• The German Research Landscape

• DFG Profile

• Funding Programs

• International Cooperation

The DFG and Other Research Funding Programs

The DFG and Other Research Funding Programs/ Dr. Max Vögler

Washington, DC, April 11, 20132

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• DFG Profile






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The German Research LandscapeAlliance of German Science Organizations

Organization Budget Mission Logo

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

103.1 mill. €(= 131.6 mill. $)

promote academic cooperation globally AvH

Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft 1.9 bill. € (=2.2 bill. $)

applied research FhG

German Academic Exchange Service

397 mill. €(= 507 mill. $)

support international exchange DAAD

German Research Foundation 2.64 bill. €(= 3.38 bill. $)

fund excellent research DFG

Helmholtz Association 2.9 bill. €(=3.7 bill. $)

research with large scale equipment HGF

Leibniz Association 1.3 bill. €(=1.6 bill. $)

research, service museums WGL

Leopoldina 6.5 mill. €(= 8.03 mill. $)

nat. academy of sciences Leopoldina

Max Planck Society 1.5 bill. €(1.9 bill. $)

"makers of nobel-prize winners" MPG

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http://www.mpg.de/index.html




103.1 mill. €(= 131.6 mill. $)





397 mill. €(= 507 mill. $)


















103.1 mill. €(= 131.6 mill. $)





397 mill. €(= 507 mill. $)















The German Research Landscape

Source: Federal Report on Research and Innovation 2010

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• DFG Profile






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DFG Profile

The DFG

► Serves all branches of science and the humanities with an annual budget of 2.7 bil. €

► fosters scientific excellence through competition

► supports international cooperation in research

► advises political and social decision-makers

► supports the transfer of knowledge between science and industry



Our Mission Statement

Funding in 2011, by scientific discipline

Humanities and Social Sciences€318.3 million

(15.3%)

Life Sciences€808.1 million

(38.9%)

Natural Sciences€498.8 million

(24.0%)

Engineering Sciences€451.9 million

(21.8%)

DFG Funding Portfolio

Funding Programs

InfrastructureInternational

Scientific Contacts

Coordinated Programs

Individual Grants Program

Research Fellowships

Emmy Noether-Program

Heisenberg-Program

Reinhard Koselleck-Projects

Research Units

Priority Programs

Collaborative Research Centres

Clusters of ExcellenceInternational Research Training Groups

Prizes

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz-Prize

Heinz Maier-Leibnitz-Prize

Communicator Award

Promoting Young Researchers




• DFG Profile






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Career Stages in GermanyTenure track not the traditional career model

Professorship or Scientific

Mgmt. Position

Achievement of eligibility for tenure

Postdoc PeriodDoctorate



Career Stages in GermanyAt which point are you eligible for submitting a DFG proposal?


Mgmt. Position




Eligible to apply


Career Stages in GermanyWhere can I find DFG-funded positions in projects?


Mgmt. Position




Eligible to apply

Where Can I Find relevant projects and institutions for my field?

► Research Explorer (interactive map

of German research landscape)

► GEPRIS (online database on current DFG-

funded projects)

Where Can I Find relevant projects and institutions for my field?

► A sample of currently funded multiple-PI projects:

● KFO 216 (Würzburg): “Characterisation of the Oncogenic

Signalling

Network in Multiple Myeloma: Development of Targeted

Therapies.” Funding start 2009.

● KFO 286 (Cologne): “

Exploiting defects in the DNA damage response for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic

leukemia.” Funding start 2012.

● SFB 1074 (Ulm): “

Experimental Models and Clinical Translation in Leukemia

.” Funding start 2012.

http://www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programmes/list/projectdetails/index.jsp?id=100308792











The DFG Funding ChainPostdoc Stage

Preparation for scientific

mgmt. position




StudiesProfessorship

or scientific mgmt. position

Eligible to apply


Postdoctoral Fellowships and Positions

Postdoc Fellowships

and Positions

DFG: Temporary PI Position

Humboldt Research Fellowship

DAAD Fellowships

Others...

Volkswagen Foundation: Freigeist Fellowship

Helmholtz Postdoc Program

EU Commission:Incoming Fellowship


DFG – Temporary PI Position

DAAD – Fellowships (with AICGS, Leo Baeck, Roche Diagnostics, DLR, and Leibniz)

Helmholtz Postdoc Program

AvH – Humboldt Research Fellowship

EU Commission – Incoming Fellowship

VW Foundation-Freigeist Fellowship

Application Requiments

PhD Depends on program

< 1 year since PhD

< 4 years since PhD

PhD or > 4 years research experience

< 5 yrs. since PhD

Deadlines anytime Depends on program

1 call per year in the spring through the Helmhotz Centres

anytime August 14, 2013 June 15, 2013

Number 348 Depends on program

Duration (yrs.) 3 Depends on program

2-3 6 months to 2 years

1-2 < 5

Link With AICGS, Leo Baeck, Roche Diagnostics, DLR, and Leibniz

Link Link Link Link

Postdoc Fellowships and Positions



http://www.dfg.de/formulare/52_02/52_02_en.pdf

https://www.daad.org/aicgsresearch

https://www.daad.org/leobaeck

https://www.daad.org/roche

https://www.daad.org/roche

https://www.daad.org/dlr

https://www.daad.org/leibnizdaad

http://www.helmholtz.de/en/jobs_talents/helmholtz_postdoc_programme/

http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/humboldt-fellowship-postdoc.html

http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/about-mca/actions/iif/

http://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/nc/en/funding/persons-and-structures/freigeist-fellowships.html

Temporary Position as Primary InvestigatorSelect your own research environment

► Who? Postdocs

► Where? At a German research institute (host becomes

employer)

► How long? Max. 3 years

► How much? Salaried position(approx. $52.000 p.a.)

Funding for ● consumables● personnel● travel costs etc.

► How to apply? To the DFG


You needa host institution and a good project idea



The DFG Funding ChainAppropriate funding options at each career stage


mgmt. position






Eligible to apply


Junior Group Leader Positons

Junior Research

Group Programs

DFG: Emmy Noether

FraunhoferAttract

Helmholtz: Junior Research Group

Volkswagen FoundationLichtenberg Professorship

Max Planck SocietyMPG Research Group

EU Commission:ERC Starting Grant

AvH: Sofia Kovalevskaja-Award


DFG – Emmy Noether Program

MPG-Research Group

Helmholtz-Young Investigators Group

Fraunhofer Attract

ERC Starting Grant

AvH – Sofia Kovalevskaja-Award

VW Foundation-Lichtenberg-Professorship


2-4 yrs. since PhD; priorresearch experience in 2 countries

2-6 yrs. since PhD

2-7 yrs. since PhD;

(7-12 yrs for consolidators)

< 6 yrs. since PhD;

< 4 yrs. since PhD for assistant prof. (W1); < 7 yrs. for associate prof. (W2)

Deadlines anytime Call for proposals in autumn and by MPI when available

3-step procedure, call at the beginning of each year

2 calls per year 1 call per year Every 2 years – Deadline of next call: July 31, 2013

Deadline of next call: June 1, 2014

Number Ca. 50-60/a Ca. 100 running 15-20/a ca. 30 running 80 (2012) 8 per call Max. 10/a (in the last four yrs ~3 each year)

Duration (yrs.)

5 5 (+ extension) 5 5 5 5 Up to 8 (decreasing)

Link Link Link Link Link Link Link

Programs for Junior Research Group Leaders



http://www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programmes/individual/emmy_noether/index.html

http://www.mpg.de/max_planck_research_groups

http://www.helmholtz.de/index.php?id=2013&L=1

http://www.fraunhofer.de/en/jobs-career/fraunhofer-attract.html

http://erc.europa.eu/starting-grants

http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/kovalevskaja-award.html

http://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/nc/en/funding/persons-and-structures/lichtenberg-professorships.html

Emmy Noether ProgramFast track to a professorship

► Who? very well qualified Postdocs (2-4 yrs. after PhD), at least 1 yr. research abroad

► Where? At a German research institute (host becomes employer)

► How long? 5 years

► How much? Salaried position (approx. $63.000 p.a.),

Funding for ● consumables,● personnel,● travel costs etc.

► How to apply? To the DFG

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You needa very good track record, international

experience in more than one country

and an excellent project idea



The DFG Funding ChainAppropriate funding options at each career stage


mgmt. position






Eligible to apply


Fellowships and Professorships for Experienced Researchers

Fellowships and

Professorships for

Experienced Researchers

DFG: Heisenberg Program

Fraunhofer: Fellowship Program PROF.x2

Helmholtz: International Fellow Award

DAAD: Visiting Professorship Program

Volkswagen Foundation:Lichtenberg Professorship

Max Planck Fellows

ERCIM Fellowship

AvH: Humboldt Research Fellow/Award


DFG – Heisenberg Fellowship

AvH – Humboldt Research Fellow

Max Planck Fellow

Fraunhofer - Fellowship Program PROF.x2

Helmholtz: International Fellow Award

ERCIM Fellowship


Habilitation or equivalent

< 12 years since PhD

Professor PhD and > 3 years experience

Outstanding senior scientists and research managers

< 8 years since PhD

Deadlines anytime anytime anytime Applications submitted by Fraunhofer Institutes

Application submitted by member institutions at any time

April 30, 2013

Number 47 < 15 per year

Duration (yrs.) < 5 6-18 months < 5 6 months to1 year

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Link Link Link Link Link Link

Fellowships for Experienced ResearchersAssistant to Associate Prof. Level



http://www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programmes/individual/heisenberg/

http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/humboldt-fellowship-postdoc.html

http://www.google.de/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=max%20planck%20fellow&source=web&cd=1&ved=0CDEQFjAA&url=http://www.mpg.de/208049/Max_Planck_Fellows.pdf&ei=MlhkUffkFcWk4gS2lIDICg&usg=AFQjCNEc3C7htvmeGDOK8vBwFUoZQBM9Bw&bvm=bv.44990110,d.bGE

http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=fraunhofer%20-%20fellowship%20program%20prof.x2&source=web&cd=4&ved=0CEMQFjAD&url=http://www.fraunhofer.de/content/dam/zv/de/documents/Scientific-fellowship-programm_tcm7-12986.pdf&ei=K1lkUb7cIcnL4ATz84G4Ag&usg=AFQjCNHRa6EUI_goBP8scEtCOczbG_aOaQ&bvm=bv.44990110,d.bGE

http://www.helmholtz.de/en/jobs_talents/promoting_scientists_on_an_international_level/helmholtz_international_fellow_award/

https://fellowship.ercim.eu/

DFG – Heisenberg Professorship

AvH – Humboldt Research Award

AvH – Alexander von Humboldt-Professorship

DAAD – Visiting Professorship Program

VW Foundation-Lichtenberg-Professorship


Habilitation or equivalent; university must agree to continue funding the position after DFG funding expires

Full professors, directors of institutes, or similarly established researchers; Nomination through established academics in Germany required

World leader in field.

Nominations may be made by German universities; non-university research institutions may also submit nominations jointly with a German university.

2-6 yrs. since PhD < 4 yrs. since PhD for assistant prof. (W1); < 7 yrs. for associate prof. (W2)

Deadlines anytime anytime 15 April and 15 October

3-step procedure, call at the beginning of each year

Deadline of next call: June 1, 2014

Number 18 15-20/a Max. 10/a (in the last four yrs ~3 each year)

Duration (yrs.) < 5 6-12 months 5 5 Up to 8 (decreasing)

Link Link Link Link Link

Funding and Prof. Opportunities for Experienced ResearchersAssociate and Full Professor Level



http://www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programmes/individual/heisenberg/

http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/humboldt-award.html

http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/alexander-von-humboldt-professorship.html

https://www.daad.org/visitingprofessor

http://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/nc/en/funding/persons-and-structures/lichtenberg-professorships.html


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How Does the DFG Fund International Cooperation?

All DFG funding programs generally allow the integration of

international components as e.g. travel allowance,

exchange of students/scientists, guest researchers.

Special programs are:

► Funding for the initiation of international cooperation

► Joint calls for proposals with partner organizations

► International Research Training Groups



In all Funding Programs and by Special Mechanisms

Mercator Fellows available as module in most programs


Mercator Fellows are supposed to

► Strengthen research (and teaching) in Germany

► Contribute to the objective of the research project

► Support early-career scientists

This module is available within the Individual Research Grant Program

and for coordinated programs.

Researchers can apply (through the German host institution) for funding

for a research stay of 3 to 12 months (may be divided into 3-month

blocks).


Modul: Mercator Fellows


ObjectiveTo support the initiation of international collaboration with the

modules „Bilateral Workshops“, „Trips Abroad“ and „Guest Visits “

Type and Extent of FundingThe modules can be combined

► Trips abroad of up to three months or research stays at partner

institutions. Researchers from doctoral candidates to professors

may take advantage of these;

► Joint workshops.

Funding is available for a maximum of 1 year. The program relies

on matching funds.



How Does the DFG Fund International Cooperation?Program: Initiation of International Cooperation

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IRTGs provide

► Funding for international research training at

centers of scientific excellence

► Structured doctoral program

►Joint supervision and exchange program for doctoral

students

Faculty members at German universities and their

counterparts abroad apply jointly. The foreign partners are

expected to acquire complementary funding from their

respective source(s).



International Research Training Groups (IRTG)

Offices North AmericaContact Information

DFG Office North America DC1776 I Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20006, USA

Tel. +1 202 785 4208 Fax: +1 202 785 [email protected]

Closest Metro Stations: Farragut West (Blue/Orange Line),

Farragut North (Red Line)

Dr. Max Voegler, Director Washington Office

American Friends of AvH1101 17th Street, NW, Suite 603Washington, DC 20036Tel. +1 202 609 [email protected]

Closest Metro Stations: Farragut West (Blue/Orange Line), Farragut North (Red Line)

Margot Pfefferle, Program Coordinator ,

Communications and Outreach

Thank you very much for your attention!

Further Information

► On DFG: http://www.dfg.de/en/► On all funded projects: http://www.dfg.de/gepris► On more than 17,000 German research institutions:

http://research-explorer.dfg.de/research_explorer.en.html



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Key Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) Funding Programs At a Glance

www.humboldt-foundation.de

Origin

Career stages

Academics from abroad Academics from Germany

Graduates

(up to 12 years after completion of bachelor’s)

● German Chancellor Fellowship (for citizens of the US, Russia, and China)

Postdoctoral researchers

(up to 4 years after completion of doctorate)

● Humboldt Research Fellowship ● Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship

Junior research group leaders


● Sofja Kovalevskaja Award

Experienced researchers


● Humboldt Research Fellowship ● Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship

(up to 18 years after completion of doctorate) ● Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award

Internationally renowned academics ● Humboldt Research Award

● Alexander von Humboldt Professorship

Key German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Funding Programs

www.daad.org

Origin

Career stages


Students ● Group study visit

● RISE (Research Internships in Science and Engineering)

● Rise worldwide

Graduates ● RISE professional ● Rise worldwide

Postdoctoral researchers ● Research Grant

Faculty ● Visiting Professorship ● Short-term lectureship

Experienced researcher ● Research Visit

Key German Research Foundation (DFG) Funding Programs At a Glance

www.dfg.de

Origin

Career stages


Graduates

Postdoctoral researchers


● Coordinated ProgramsResearch UnitsPriority ProgramsCollaborative Research CentersClusters of ExcellenceInternational Research Training Group

● Temporary Position for PI

● Coordinated ProgramsResearch UnitsPriority ProgramsCollaborative Research CentersClusters of ExcellenceInternational Research Training Group

● Temporary Position for PI

Junior research group leaders


● Emmy Noether Program ● Emmy Noether Program

Experienced researchers

(up to ? years after completion of doctorate)

● Heisenberg Program ● Heisenberg Program

(up to ? years after completion of doctorate) ● Mercator Fellow

Internationally renowned academics ● Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize

● Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize

● Communicator Award

● Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize

● Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize

● Communicator Award

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