Emmy Noether Programme
The DFG Emmy Noether Programme funds outstanding early career researchers to lead independent junior research groups in Germany, fostering scientific independence and preparing them for professorships.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (proposals accepted any time)
Funding Amounts: No upper funding limit; typical duration is 6 years (initial 3 years + 3-year extension after evaluation); covers group leader salary (TV-L E15), staff, project costs, and eligible allowances.
Summary: Enables outstanding early career researchers to lead independent junior research groups in Germany, preparing them for a university professorship.
Key Information: Proposals must be submitted within 4 years of PhD (6 years for medicine/psychology); extensions possible for childcare.
Description
The Emmy Noether Programme, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), offers exceptionally qualified early career researchers the opportunity to establish and lead an independent junior research group at a German university or research institution. The program is designed to foster scientific independence, leadership, and teaching experience, facilitating the transition to a university professorship. The funding supports the group leader’s position, project staff, research costs, and various modular allowances, with a typical funding period of up to six years.
