Major Instrumentation Initiative: Electron Diffractometers for Structural Elucidation
DFG funds German universities to acquire and deploy electron diffractometers, advancing interdisciplinary structural research and ensuring broad access for external researchers.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Letter of Intent) | June 2027 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Funding covers instrument acquisition, dedicated staff, and direct costs for up to five years; typical awards support procurement and operational integration of electron diffractometers.
Summary: Supports German universities in acquiring and deploying electron diffractometers for advanced structural elucidation and interdisciplinary research.
Key Information: At least 25% of instrument time must be made available to external research groups.
Description
This initiative from the German Research Foundation (DFG) aims to advance research infrastructure at German universities by funding the acquisition and effective deployment of electron diffractometers (EDs) for structural elucidation. The program is designed to support early procurement, integration, and broad scientific utilization of EDs, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration and access for external researchers. Funding may include costs for purchasing the instrument, hiring dedicated staff, and supporting activities such as establishing experimental procedures, user support, and public outreach, typically over a period of up to five years.
