Research Units
The Research Units grant from the German Research Foundation funds collaborative, interdisciplinary research projects in Germany that go beyond individual efforts to advance innovative science.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (draft and establishment proposals) | Six months before end of current funding period (renewal proposals)
Funding Amounts: Typically up to eight years (2 x 4-year periods); covers personnel, materials, coordination, workshops, equity/diversity, and more—no fixed maximum.
Summary: Supports collaborative, multi-researcher projects at German institutions to advance innovative research beyond individual grants.
Description
The Research Units programme of the German Research Foundation (DFG) funds collaborative research alliances of outstanding researchers who work together on a joint, medium-term research project. These projects are intended to go significantly beyond the scope and scale of individual grants, fostering new research directions, interdisciplinary work, and innovative approaches. The programme is highly flexible regarding network structure, disciplines, and intended impact, and is designed to support early-career researchers, equity, diversity, and international collaboration.
