DFG Funding Initiative Global Minds in DFG Consortia
Limited submission
The DFG Funding Initiative Global Minds in DFG Consortia enables German research consortia to recruit leading international scientists, boosting excellence and global collaboration in DFG-funded research.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates: December 8, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | January 27, 2027 (Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to €3.5 million (Professorships module, 5 years) or up to €650,000 (Mercator Fellows Global, 5 years); includes direct and indirect project costs.
Summary: Supports German research consortia in recruiting top international researchers via professorships or fellowships to strengthen expertise and global collaboration.
Key Information: Letter of intent required before proposal; only one proposal per consortium per round.
Description
This initiative by the German Research Foundation (DFG) enables consortia funded under Clusters of Excellence, Research Impulses, Research Training Groups, and Collaborative Research Centres to recruit outstanding researchers currently working abroad. The program aims to enhance the German research landscape’s international profile by integrating top global talent into DFG-funded consortia, either through long-term professorships or flexible fellowships (Mercator Fellows Global). The initiative is part of the broader Global Minds Initiative Germany, supporting cross-border knowledge exchange and fostering vibrant, internationally connected research environments.
