German Funding Programmes for Scientists and … Funding Programmes for Scientists and Researchers Funding Opportunities for International Students, Graduates, PostDocs and Scientists

GermanFundingProgrammesforScientistsandResearchers

FundingOpportunitiesforInternationalStudents,Graduates,PostDocsandScientistsofferedby:

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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

[email protected]

Contact:AlexandervonHumboldtFoundation(AvH)Jean-Paul-Str.1253173Bonn,Germany

[email protected]

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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

[email protected]/en

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

[email protected]

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

ForGermans

Graduates/DoctoralStudents PostDocs SeniorScientists

ForForeignersForForeignersForForeigners

StudentsStudentsStudents

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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

ForGermans

PostDocs SeniorScientists


Graduates/DoctoralStudentsGraduates/DoctoralStudentsGraduates/DoctoralStudentsStudentsStudentsStudents

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StudyScholarships(DAAD)

Targetgroup •Graduatesinalldisciplines Students:pleasecheckDAADwebsiteifavailableforyourcountry

Programmedescription •Offersstudentstheopportunitytoacquireamaster’sdegreeorDiplomthrough

agraduateormaster’sdegreeprogramme

Support •750eurospermonthandadditionalallowances

Duration •10to24months


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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

SeniorScientistsSeniorScientistsSeniorScientistsPostDocsPostDocsPostDocs

ForGermansForGermansForGermans

Graduates/DoctoralStudentsGraduates/DoctoralStudentsGraduates/DoctoralStudents


StudentsStudentsStudents

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InternationalHelmholtzResearchSchoolsandGraduateSchools

Targetgroup •DoctoralstudentsfromGermanyandabroad

Programmedescription •Interdisciplinarypostgraduatetrainingincooperationwithuniversities.Doctoralstudents

acquirekeycompetencebeyondtheirdoctoralfieldforcareersinresearchorindustry.ThelanguageofinstructionisEnglish

Support •Fellowshipsorworkcontracts;fundingamountbasedonqualificationlevelandfamilystatus

Duration •Generally3yearswithpossibleextension

Moreinformation •SubmitapplicationstotheHelmholtzResearchSchoolsorGraduateSchools:

www.helmholtz.de/phd

Students PostDocs SeniorScientists

ForGermansForGermansForGermansForForeignersForForeignersForForeigners


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IndividualDissertationatHelmholtzCentres


Programmedescription •EnablesstudentstoobtainaPhDthroughinterdisciplinarypostgraduatetraining

andresearchwork

Support •Fellowshipsorworkcontracts;fundingamountbasedonqualificationlevelandfamilystatus

Duration •Generally3yearswithpossibleextension

Moreinformation •SubmitapplicationstotheHelmholtzresearcher/supervisor:

www.helmholtz.de/jobs


ForForeignersForForeignersForForeigners ForGermansForGermansForGermans


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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)


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

Students PostDocs SeniorScientistsGraduates/DoctoralStudentsGraduates/DoctoralStudentsGraduates/DoctoralStudents


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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/

Students SeniorScientistsPostDocsPostDocsPostDocs



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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/

Students SeniorScientistsPostDocsPostDocsPostDocs



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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

ForGermans

Students


SeniorScientistsSeniorScientistsSeniorScientistsPostDocsPostDocsPostDocsGraduates/DoctoralStudentsGraduates/DoctoralStudentsGraduates/DoctoralStudents

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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


Students

ForForeigners ForGermansForGermansForGermans

PostDocsPostDocsPostDocs SeniorScientistsSeniorScientistsSeniorScientistsGraduates/DoctoralStudentsGraduates/DoctoralStudentsGraduates/DoctoralStudents

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ResearchGrants(DAAD)

Targetgroup •Doctoralstudentsandyoungacademics/scientistsfromalldisciplines

Programmedescription •Researchprojectwithinthescopeofadoctoralprogramme;researchstudies

Support •750to1,000eurospermonth(dependingonqualificationlevel)andadditionalallowances

Duration •1to10monthsifdoctorateisgainedinaforeigncountry;upto3yearsforafulldoctoralprogrammeinGermany


ForGermans

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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


Students


Graduates/DoctoralStudents PostDocsPostDocsPostDocs SeniorScientists

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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)


Students

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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


Moreinformation •Applicationsmaybesubmittedatanytime;

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

ForGermans

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GeorgForsterResearchFellowshipforPostdoctoralResearchers(AvH)

Targetgroup •Highlyqualifiedacademicsandscientistsfromdevelopingandthresholdcountriesinalldisciplineswhocompletedtheirdoctorateslessthan4yearsago

Programmedescription •AllowsresearcherstocarryoutaresearchprojectinGermanyincooperation

withanacademichostoftheirchoosing.Theresearchprojectmustdealwithissuesofrelevancetodevelopmentpolicy




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


Students

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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/


Students

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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)



ForGermans

Students


Graduates/DoctoralStudents PostDocsPostDocsPostDocs SeniorScientistsSeniorScientistsSeniorScientists

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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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Graduates/DoctoralStudents PostDocs SeniorScientistsSeniorScientistsSeniorScientists

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HumboldtResearchFellowshipforExperiencedResearchers(AvH)

Targetgroup •Highlyqualified,foreignacademicsandscientistsinalldisciplineswhocompletedtheirdoctorateslessthantwelveyearsago

Programmedescription •Allowsresearcherstocarryouttheirownresearchprojectincooperationwith

anacademichostoftheirchoosingataresearchinstituteinGermany


Duration •6to18months,maybedividedintoamaximumofthreeblocks


www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/humboldt-fellowship-experienced.html

ForGermans

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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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ForForeigners


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GeorgForsterResearchFellowshipforExperiencedResearchers(AvH)

Targetgroup •Highlyqualifiedscholarsandscientistsfromdevelopingandthresholdcountriesinalldisciplineswhocompletedtheirdoctorateslessthan12yearsago

Programmedescription •AllowsresearcherstocarryoutaresearchprojectinGermanyincooperation

withanacademichostoftheirchoice.Theresearchprojectmustdealwithissuesofrelevancetodevelopmentpolicy


Duration •6to18months,maybedividedupintoamaximumofthreeblocks


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/

ForGermans

Students



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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


Moreinformation •ApplicationscanbesubmittedbytheGermanhostuniversityatanytimeand

mustbesubmittedorendorsedbytherector/presidentoftheuniversity;www.dfg.de/mercator

ForGermans

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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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