Research Fellowships - German Research Foundation
The German Research Foundation's Research Fellowships support early career researchers in expanding their scientific skills and international experience through research projects abroad.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (renewal and return grant proposals only)
Funding Amounts: Basic fellowship €1,750/month + €250/month project costs; foreign/travel allowances; up to 2 years (renewals max 1 year, return grants max 6 months); child/family supplements available.
Summary: Supports early career researchers in Germany to conduct defined research projects abroad and strengthen international scientific experience.
Key Information: The main programme is expired; only renewals and return grants are currently accepted.
Description
The German Research Foundation's Research Fellowships program is designed to support early career researchers in undertaking specific research projects at institutions outside Germany. The main program has expired, but renewal proposals and return grants are still accepted for those previously funded. The fellowships aim to expand researchers' scientific expertise, help them gain exposure to new research methods, and foster international collaboration. Funding is provided for living expenses, project costs, travel, and family-related supplements, with the goal of facilitating academic development and reintegration into the German research system.
