Priority Programme “Combinatorial Synergies” (SPP 2458)
The DFG Priority Programme “Combinatorial Synergies” (SPP 2458) funds innovative research at the intersection of combinatorics, computation, and AI across nine core mathematical themes.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (elan registration for first-time applicants) | November 30, 2026 (proposal submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Typically covers three-year projects; funding amount varies by proposal scope and DFG guidelines.
Summary: Supports advanced combinatorics research that integrates mathematical theory with computational and AI-driven methods.
Description
This opportunity, part of the DFG Priority Programme “Combinatorial Synergies” (SPP 2458), aims to fund innovative research projects in combinatorics. The focus is on fostering synergies between discrete mathematical structures and computational approaches, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. The program encourages projects that bridge human mathematical insight with state-of-the-art computational tools, advancing unifying theories and methods within combinatorics. Nine core themes are emphasized: enumeration, Dynkin classification, commutative algebra, matroids, convexity, lattice points, statistics, non-linear optimisation, and mathematical physics. The program welcomes both new proposals and renewals for the upcoming second three-year funding period.
