Preparing for Tomorrow – Societies and Strategies in Times of Transition
This grant funds international, interdisciplinary research on how societies anticipate and respond to future uncertainties, such as climate change and technological change, in the social sciences and humanities.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates: July 8, 2026 (Letter of Intent) | October 28, 2026 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to €400,000 per project (DFG share); project duration 24–36 months; total DFG budget €3.2 million for this call.
Summary: Supports international, interdisciplinary research in the social sciences and humanities on how societies anticipate and respond to future uncertainties and crises.
Key Information: Transnational teams (min. 3 countries, both sides of Atlantic) required; LOI is mandatory for eligibility.
Description
This grant, coordinated by the German Research Foundation (DFG) as part of the Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP), funds innovative, transnational research projects in the social sciences and humanities. It aims to advance understanding of how societies anticipate, prepare for, and respond to uncertain futures—such as those shaped by climate change, pandemics, geopolitical tensions, and technological change. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary and international collaboration, diversity within research teams, and engagement with policymakers, communities, and other stakeholders. Projects should generate knowledge to inform resilient, inclusive, and forward-looking strategies at local, national, and international levels.
