The Reinhart Koselleck Projects fund outstanding researchers to pursue groundbreaking, high-risk scientific research not possible under other DFG programs.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Proposals may be submitted at any time)
Funding Amounts: €500,000–€1.25 million per project for up to 5 years (in €250,000 increments)
Summary: Supports outstanding researchers in pursuing exceptionally innovative or higher-risk research projects not fundable by other DFG programs.
The Reinhart Koselleck Projects program is designed to enable outstanding researchers with a proven scientific track record to pursue exceptionally innovative or higher-risk research projects. These projects should be of a kind that cannot be funded within the scope of other German Research Foundation (DFG) programs or through the applicant’s own institution. The program provides substantial resources and flexibility to foster groundbreaking research ideas.