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    Helmholtz Investigator Groups (Standard Track) & Helmholtz Innovation Exploration Groups (Pilot Track)

    Limited submissionForecasted

    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.

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    Helmholtz Investigator Groups

    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.

    HelmholtzForecasted Jan 20, 2027$1,750,000Forecasted

    HELMHOLTZ-Doctoral Award 2027

    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.

    HelmholtzDue Feb 25, 2027$23,000Internal — Helmholtz Association only

    Helmholtz Enterprise

    Helmholtz Enterprise supports Helmholtz researchers with customer interviews, market research, and spin-off development to understand customer needs and build businesses based on their research.

    HelmholtzForecasted Sep 25, 2027$250,000ForecastedInternal — Helmholtz Association only

    Helmholtz Distinguished Professorship – Call 2026

    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.

    HelmholtzDue Nov 18, 2026· 19d$600,000

    Helmholtz Rising Talent Professorship (W2/W3)

    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.

    HelmholtzDue Nov 18, 2026· 19d$200,000