Collaborative Research Centres support university researchers through long-term, interdisciplinary research programmes that tackle complex scientific challenges and strengthen institutional research priorities.
The DFG Research Centres programme funds innovative, interdisciplinary research centres at German universities to advance high-impact science and foster collaboration across disciplines and institutions.
Research Units supports teams of researchers through the German Research Foundation, funding coordinated projects to achieve results beyond individual grants and establish new research directions.
Centres for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences support university researchers through independent research and visiting fellowships to advance broad topics rooted in local research strengths.
Clinical Research Units support collaborating clinicians and scientists in translational research on diseases and patients to advance clinical questions and strengthen lasting hospital research structures.
Research Training Groups support university-led groups and doctoral researchers, funding original research and structured training to foster early scientific independence and prepare for academic careers.