Heisenberg Programme
The Heisenberg Programme supports outstanding researchers in Germany to conduct high-level research and prepare for senior academic roles with up to five years of flexible funding from the German Research Foundation.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (proposals may be submitted at any time)
Funding Amounts: Up to 5 years of support; funding type and amount vary (e.g., fellowship €4,450/month plus allowances; flexible research funds €1,000/month for other types).
Summary: Supports outstanding researchers in Germany (or wishing to work in Germany) to prepare for senior academic roles while conducting high-level research, with flexible funding options for up to five years.
Key Information: Tenure-track and W2/W3 professors in Germany and full professors abroad are not eligible.
Description
The Heisenberg Programme, offered by the German Research Foundation (DFG), is designed to enable outstanding researchers who have met all requirements for a permanent professorship to further build their academic reputation and prepare for a senior academic role. The programme provides up to five years of flexible support, allowing researchers to continue high-quality research at an institution of their choice in Germany. Four types of funding are available—Heisenberg professorship, Heisenberg position, Heisenberg temporary substitute position for clinicians, and Heisenberg fellowship—which can be selected or combined during the funding period. The programme is open to researchers from all disciplines who have achieved habilitation or equivalent qualifications, including those returning from abroad or appropriately qualified foreign researchers seeking an academic career in Germany.
