Individual Research Grants
The German Research Foundation’s Individual Research Grants fund independent, high-quality research projects in any discipline at German institutions, supporting both short- and long-term, internationally competitive studies.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (proposals accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Flexible, based on project needs; typically several years of support; includes modules for PI positions, workshops, equipment, and more
Summary: Supports independent, high-quality research projects across all disciplines for researchers at German institutions, with options for international collaboration and long-term studies.
Description
The Individual Research Grants program from the German Research Foundation (DFG) enables researchers who have completed their academic training to pursue independent research projects on topics of their own choosing, within a defined timeframe. The program is open to all disciplines and emphasizes scientific quality, originality, and international competitiveness. Funding is flexible and can be tailored using a range of modules, including support for the principal investigator's position, project-specific workshops, international collaborations, and long-term projects in the humanities and social sciences. Projects must be conducted at German research institutions, but international partners and collaborations are encouraged and supported.
