State Major Instrumentation
DFG evaluates proposals for major research equipment at German universities and hospitals to ensure scientific merit before procurement with state or institutional funding.
Funder: German Research Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling
Funding Amounts: No DFG funding; state/university/hospital must guarantee full financing. Minimum equipment cost: €200,000 (universities/university hospitals), €100,000 (other institutions).
Summary: DFG reviews proposals for major research instrumentation at German universities and university hospitals, with funding provided by states or institutions.
Key Information: DFG does not provide financial support—evaluation is required before state/institutional procurement.
Description
This program provides an evaluation service for proposals seeking major research instrumentation at German public universities and university hospitals. While the German Research Foundation (DFG) does not provide direct funding, its positive assessment is a prerequisite for procurement of equipment funded by federal states and/or universities. The aim is to ensure the scientific suitability and relevance of large-scale equipment intended for research, teaching, training, or clinical care—including central IT systems—before institutional investment.
