Package Proposals
DFG's Package Proposals fund multiple, thematically related but independent research projects together, encouraging synergy while maintaining project autonomy.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling submissions (no fixed deadline)
Funding Amounts: No preset limit; funding tailored to project needs, typically up to 3 years per project, with possible extensions.
Summary: Supports thematically related but independent research projects submitted together for funding, allowing for synergy while maintaining project independence.
Description
Package Proposals from the German Research Foundation (DFG) allow researchers to submit multiple thematically related, yet independently conducted, research projects together as a single package. Each project is reviewed on its own merits, but their topical proximity enables mutual referencing and potential synergy. This format is suitable for research groups or networks where projects share a common theme but do not require coordinated collaborative structures. For more closely integrated collaborations, DFG recommends considering its Research Units program.
