The Helmholtz Investigator Groups program funds early-career scientists to establish independent research groups at Helmholtz Centers in Germany, supporting innovative research and leadership development.
This grant supports early-career researchers and postdocs to lead independent, innovative research groups at Helmholtz Centers in partnership with universities, fostering scientific leadership and translational research.
Helmholtz Distinguished Professorships support the recruitment of outstanding women scientists from abroad to lead permanent research groups at Helmholtz Centers in partnership with German universities.
Helmholtz Rising Talent Professorship funds outstanding women scientists for their first permanent W2 or W3 professorships in partnership with German universities, advancing scientific leadership and diversity.
HELMHOLTZ-Doctoral Award 2027 supports doctoral researchers at Helmholtz Centers, recognising scientific excellence and funding market research to explore applications of work addressing societal challenges.
Helmholtz Imaging Projects – Call 2026 supports research teams developing imaging methods and linking imaging with data science to address scientific challenges and transfer solutions across disciplines.