German Funding Programmes for Science and Research

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1 German Funding Programmes for Science and Research Auswärtiges Amt Dt. Tourismuszentrale Auswärtiges Amt Dt. Tourismuszentrale Auswärtiges Amt Hochtief AG Auswärtiges Amt Werner Baumann Novaled Opportunities for International Students, Graduates, PostDocs and Scientists offered by: CARL ZEISS

2 Research in Germany: Funding made easy! Anyone looking to work on fi rst-class research projects in Germany will fi nd hundreds of science and research institutions to choose from. German research is extremely varied and provides excellent opportunities and conditions for scientists and researchers from all fi elds. Germany has a wide range of funding options available for foreign scientists. This brochure provides a good overview of the funding opportunities offered by various institutions and organisations for international students, graduates, doctoral students, postdocs and senior scientists. Please contact the respective organisation for detailed information on individual programmes. more information on the German research landscape and its latest developments, we advise you to visit the German research portal The Links section lists over 250 annotated links to the most relevant sites with information on science and research in Germany. Good luck and all the best, Your Research in Germany team

3 Structure of Brochure This brochure provides information on the funding opportunities offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) German Research Foundation (DFG) Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (FhG) Max Planck Society (MPG) Helmholtz Association (HGF) Leibniz Association (WGL) The programmes presented here are arranged by the four target groups: Students, Graduates, PostDocs and Senior Scientists. These are then divided into the sections: eigners and Germans. The respective target group for the appropriate funding programme is marked in red. Some programmes apply to several target groups or are intended for both foreigners and Germans. The funding programmes are arranged in the chronological order of an academic career path, starting with the target group Students.

4 Germans 1 Study Visits / Study Seminars and Practicals (DAAD) Groups of 10 to 15 students from all disciplines from the 3rd semester under the guidance of a university teacher To maintain contacts between foreign and German universities and provide an insight into economic, political and cultural life in Germany Programme planning, full or part cost for board and lodging (depending on country of origin) Study visits: 7 to 12 days Study-integrated practical training: 7 to 12 days

5 Germans 2 DAAD University Summer Courses & Intensive Language Course Grants University summer courses: Students as from the 3rd academic year (all disciplines) Intensive language course grants: Students as from the 3rd academic year, graduates and doctoral students working in higher education (all disciplines except German studies, German as a foreign language and similar fi elds) Language and area studies / attendance of German language courses at a language institute in Germany Part-cost grants, if applicable, a fl at-rate travel allowance University summer courses: at least 18 days Intensive language course grants: 2 months (between June and January)

6 Germans 3 DAAD Study Scholarships Graduates of all disciplines Students: please check if available for your country To gain an academic degree (Master/Diploma) within the scope of a graduate or Master s programme 750 /month plus subsidiary allowances 10 to 24 months

7 Germans 4 Internships in the IAESTE programme eign bachelor and master students in the fi eld of natural sciences and engineering as well as agricultural and forestry sciences To attain internships in companies, to work in research institutes and higher education institutions 650 /month In general 2 to 3 months From the respective IAESTE National Committee

8 Germans 5 International Max Planck Research Schools (IMPRS) Doctoral students from Germany and abroad To prepare outstanding doctoral students from Germany and abroad for a doctoral degree in cooperation with foreign and domestic universities at selected locations with excellent research and learning conditions; teaching language is English Depending on qualifi cation level and family status: from approximately 1,000 to 1,622 /month (by grant or working contract) 2 years with the possibility of a one year extension Applications should be submitted directly to one of the 49 International Max Planck Research Schools

9 Germans 6 International Helmholtz Research Schools and Graduate Schools Doctoral students from Germany and abroad To deliver interdisciplinary postgraduate training for all doctoral students that extends beyond their doctoral fi eld and enables them to acquire vital key competencies for careers in research or industry; in cooperation with universities; teaching language is English Fellowships or working contracts; amount depending on qualifi cation level and family status 3 years as a rule with a possible extension Applications should be submitted directly to the Helmholtz Research Schools or Graduate Schools

10 Germans 7 International Leibniz Graduate Schools Outstanding doctoral students from Germany and abroad Training of outstanding doctoral students within an excellent research environment (broad scientifi c area, international visibility of the institution, opportunity for doctoral students to be active members of their academic and social communities) Scholarships or working contracts; funding for consumables and travel allowances. Applications should be submitted directly to the coordinator of the Research Training Group

11 Germans 8 Individual Doctoral Projects at Max Planck Institutes Doctoral students from Germany and abroad To enable highly qualifi ed doctoral students to carry out a doctoral project within the scope of research work conducted at a Max Planck Institute Depending on qualifi cation level and family status: from around 1,000 to 1,622 /month (by grant or working contract) 2 years with the possibility of a one year extension Applications should be submitted directly to a Max Planck Institute

12 Germans 9 Individual Doctoral Projects at Helmholtz Centres Doctoral students from Germany and abroad To qualify highly talented doctoral students for careers in research or industry; possibility to carry out a doctoral project in one of the research fi elds conducted at the Helmholtz Centres Fellowships or working contracts; amount depending on qualifi cation level and family status 3 years as a rule with a possible extension Applications should be submitted directly to the Helmholtz Centres

13 Germans 10 Individual Doctoral Projects at Fraunhofer Institutes Doctoral students from Germany and abroad To enable dedicated doctoral students to work on exciting projects in the latest areas of technology, ranging from microelectronics and communications to high-tech medicine and power engineering Remuneration is based on the German public service tariff. It includes attractive benefi ts, fl exible and family-friendly working conditions 3 years as a general rule, with an option for renewal Please apply specifi cally to one of the Fraunhofer Institutes you will fi nd the relevant contact details on the Institutes own web pages an overview of all vacancies visit:

14 Germans 11 DAAD Research Grants Doctoral students and young academics/scientists from all disciplines Research project within the scope of the doctorate; research studies 750 to 1,000 /month (depending on qualifi cation level) and subsidiary allowances 1 to 10 months if doctorate is gained in home country; up to 3 years for a full doctoral programme in Germany

15 Germans 12 Research Training Groups (DFG) Doctoral students and also postdocs from Germany and abroad To support young researchers in their pursuit of a doctorate within a coordinated research programme and to promote their early scientifi c independence To recruit outstanding international doctoral students Programme variant: International Research Training Groups (joint research training programme with partner institution abroad) Fellowships (or working contracts), funding for consumables and travel allowances, support Applications to be submitted directly to the coordinator of the Research Training Group up to 3 years

16 Germans 13 Graduate Schools (DFG) Outstanding doctoral students and postdoctoral students Training of outstanding doctoral students within an excellent research environment (broad scientifi c area, international visibility of the institution, opportunity for the doctoral and postdoctoral student to be active members of their academic and social communities) Scholarships, funding for consumables and travel allowances Applications to be submitted directly to the coordinator of the Graduate School graduate_schools

17 Germans 14 Emmy Noether Programme (DFG) Excellent young researchers from all disciplines with postdoctoral experience of at least two years and up to a maximum of four years (medical researchers: up to six years) and substantial international research experience To enable highly qualifi ed young researchers to become eligible for a university career To recruit outstanding young postdocs working abroad to come/return to Germany Funding for an Independent Junior Research Group including the position of head of research group according to TVL 15 for the applicant, and personnel and consumables Funding for a fi ve year period. An interim appraisal will be carried out after three years; funding for a sixth year is possible in exceptional cases

18 Germans 15 Max Planck Grants for Advanced Postdoctoral Training Outstanding postdocs from Germany and abroad who have been working in science and research for at least 2 years or hold a comparable qualifi cation To gain additional knowledge and capabilities at a Max Planck Institute within the scope of the existing professional qualifi cation Depending on qualifi cation level or age and marital status: 2,100 to 3,260 /month for foreign postdocs 1,443 to 1,826 /month for domestic postdocs 2 years with the possibility of a one year extension Applications may be submitted directly to a Max Planck Institute at any time

19 Germans 16 Head of an Independent Junior Research Group at Max Planck Institutes Young, highly qualifi ed scientists and researchers To qualify scientists for leading positions in the higher education and scientifi c research sectors through early independent work; selection follows an international job announcement; freedom in the research fi eld Personal budget to cover material and human resources Funding for core equipment Average salary group W2 of the federal salary law (depending on qualifi cation level and family status) 5 year support term with a possible 2 x 2 years extension 6 month preparation possible Application follows an international job announcement

20 Germans 17 Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers Highly qualifi ed scholars and scientists from abroad who completed their doctorates less than four years ago To carry out a research stay at a scientifi c host institution in Germany; all countries, all disciplines Research fellowship, allowance for research costs, language fellowship, travel expenses, family allowances AvH hallmarks: extensive alumni sponsorship, integration into the worldwide, crossdisciplinary network of the Humboldt Foundation 6 to 24 months, applications possible at any time

21 Germans 18 Georg ster Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers Highly qualifi ed scholars and scientists from developing and threshold countries who completed their doctorates less than four years ago Research stay at a scientifi c host institution in Germany to carry out a project of development policy relevance (all disciplines) Research fellowship, allowance for research costs, language fellowship, travel expenses, family allowances AvH hallmarks: extensive alumni sponsorship, integration into the worldwide, crossdisciplinary network of the Humboldt Foundation 6 to 24 months, applications possible at any time

22 Germans 19 Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers Highly qualifi ed scholars and scientists from Germany who completed their doctorates less than four years ago To carry out a research stay abroad at the scientifi c host institution of a guest researcher who was supported by the Humboldt Foundation in earlier years; research stay in all countries, all disciplines Research fellowship, travel expenses, reintegration allowance, return fellowship AvH hallmarks: extensive alumni sponsorship, integration into the worldwide, crossdisciplinary network of the Humboldt Foundation 6 to 24 months, applications possible at any time

23 Germans 20 Helmholtz-(University)Young Investigators Groups Top researchers from domestic or international institutions with proven research experience abroad, 2 to 6 years after doctorate who would like to participate in a Helmholtz programme To provide the best foreign and domestic junior researchers with excellent working conditions, to grant independence early on with secure career prospects not less than 250,000 p. a.: group leader position graduate students or technical staff (3 on average) funds for laboratory set-up The term of the research groups is 5 years with an evaluation after 3 to 4 years helmholtz_young_investigators_groups

24 Germans 21 DAAD Postdoctoral programme Outstanding young researchers of all disciplines who hold a doctorate The fellowship is granted for research stays outside Germany To carry out independent research projects at host institutions abroad Research fellowship, travel allowance, family allowance, reintegration support 3 months to 2 years

25 Germans 22 Sofja Kovalevskaja Award Successful top-rank junior researchers from abroad who completed their doctorates with distinction less than six years ago To establish their own work groups and spend fi ve years working on a high-profi le, innovative research project of their choice at research institutions in Germany 1.65 million AvH hallmarks: extensive alumni sponsorship programme, integration into the worldwide, cross-disciplinary network of the Humboldt Foundation Application details see homepage

26 Germans 23 DAAD Funding for Joint Research Collaborations (Programme des projektbezogenen Personenaustauschs) Academics, scientists, graduates, doctoral students, diploma students from Germany and a respective partner country with which an appropriate agreement has been signed To intensify scientifi c cooperation within the scope of a concrete, joint research project Travel and subsistence allowances paid by the respective sending side (DAAD funding for German partner only) Up to 3 years for the entire project (information in German only)

27 Germans 24 Research Fellowship (DFG) German researchers (or international researchers provided they have completed at least three years of scientifi c work as a doctoral or postdoctoral researcher in the German research system) of all disciplines who have completed their academic qualifi cations (doctorate). The fellowship is granted for research stays outside Germany To carry out independent research projects at host institutions abroad Research fellowship, travel allowance, family allowance, reintegration support Up to 2 years

28 Germans 25 Temporary Position for Principal Investigators (DFG) Researchers who have completed their academic training (holding a doctorate) To give researchers (especially young ones) the opportunity to carry out a research project independently in the research environment in Germany best suited to conducting this project Funding for a temporary position as principal investigator, generally based on the TVÖD / TV-L E-13 salary scale and project funding (personnel, direct project costs, travel and publication expenses) Up to 36 months

29 Germans 26 Collaborative Research Centres (DFG) Doctoral students, postdocs and senior scientists To concentrate scientifi c research competence in particularly innovative fi elds and create internationally visible research priorities at universities, to promote interdisciplinary cooperation, to advance young researchers Opportunities for international cooperation, job opportunities further information and applications the centres should be contacted directly; applications may be submitted at any time

30 Germans 27 Clusters of Excellence (DFG) Doctoral students, postdocs and senior scientists Internationally visible and competitive large research center, signifi cant contribution to the research profi le of the university, local concentration of excellent research competence with thematic focus Job opportunities at all levels, focal points for international cooperation further information and applications the clusters should be contacted directly clusters_of_excellence

31 Germans 28 Research Stays, Re-invitations (DAAD) eign university teachers, academics, scientists, former holders of DAAD one-year scholarships To carry out a research or study project at a German university or non-university research institute From 1,840 to 1,990 /month (depending on academic status), if applicable: travel allowance 1 to 3 months

32 Germans 29 Fraunhofer Attract - Head of Research Group at Fraunhofer Institute Highly qualifi ed scientists and researchers with a promising idea to be developed for industrial application To allow cutting-edge researchers to establish their own work groups and transform an idea into an innovation 500,000 p.a. for 5 years (total of 2.5 Mio. ) for scientifi c staff and equipment Individual advanced training 5 years for establishment of independent group within Fraunhofer Institute; if successful continuation as self-sustaining group within Fraunhofer biannual call for proposals; see

33 Germans 30 Fraunhofer Fellowship Programme PROF.x 2 Applicable for hosting senior researchers from the US, China or Japan at Fraunhofer Institutes in Germany, or for delegating senior Fraunhofer researchers to American or Asian research institutes Mutually benefi cial cooperation, conduct scientifi c research that contributes to the development of innovative products and applications Up to 5 eligible fellowships p.a., salaries can be up to 4,300 (depending on qualifi cation and marital status) plus subsidiary allowance 6 months up to one year, if the cooperation fi ts broader strategic goals

34 Germans 31 Bilateral Exchange of Academics and Scientists (DAAD) Academics and scientists from universities or research institutes working in all subject areas in Germany or in partner countries with which an appropriate agreement has been signed is available for a research or study stay within the scope of the bilateral exchange of academics and scientists foreign academics: the sending side pays the international travel costs, DAAD pays the subsistence costs; for German academics: DAAD pays a travel allowance, the receiving side pays the subsistence costs 2 weeks to 3 months (German only)

35 Germans 32 Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced researchers Highly qualifi ed scholars and scientists from abroad who completed their doctorates less than twelve years ago To carry out a research stay at a scientifi c host institution in Germany; all countries, all disciplines Research fellowship, allowance for research costs, language fellowship, travel expenses, family allowances AvH hallmarks: extensive alumni sponsorship, integration into the worldwide, crossdisciplinary network of the Humboldt Foundation 6 to 18 months, may be divided up into a maximum of three blocks; applications possible at any time

36 Germans 33 Georg ster Research Fellowship for experienced researchers Highly qualifi ed scholars and scientists from developing and threshold countries who completed their doctorates less than twelve years ago Research stay at a scientifi c host institution in Germany to carry out a project of development policy relevance (all disciplines) Research fellowship, allowance for research costs, language fellowship, travel expenses, family allowances AvH hallmarks: extensive alumni sponsorship, integration into the worldwide, crossdisciplinary network of the Humboldt Foundation 6 to 18 months, may be divided up into a maximum of three blocks; applications possible at any time

37 Germans 34 Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship for experienced researchers Highly qualifi ed scholars and scientists from Germany who completed their doctorates less than twelve years ago To carry out a research stay at the scientifi c host institution abroad of a guest researcher who was supported by the Humboldt Foundation in earlier years; research stay in all countries, all disciplines Research fellowship, travel expenses, reintegration allowance, return fellowship AvH hallmarks: extensive alumni sponsorship, integration into the worldwide, crossdisciplinary network of the Humboldt Foundation 6 to 18 months, may be divided up into a maximum of three blocks; applications possible at any time

38 Germans 35 eign Visiting Scientists at Max Planck Institutes Highly qualifi ed foreign scientists To enable independent research at a Max Planck Institute; to promote networking; to strengthen cooperation with international partners Grant, travel allowance Visits can start at any time Contact the potential host Max Planck Institute directly

39 Germans 36 eign Visiting Scientists at Leibniz Institutes Highly qualifi ed foreign scientists Possibility to follow or complete research in the scientifi c context of a Leibniz Institute; to promote networking; to strengthen cooperation with international partners for the Leibniz Institutes Monthly salary or fee (depending on the individual possibilities of the host institute) Visits can start at any time Contact the potential host Leibniz Institute directly

40 Germans 37 Mercator Visiting Professorships (DFG) Highly qualifi ed researchers from abroad The visit should focus on joint cooperative projects by the guest and host To strengthen research and research-oriented teaching at German universities The DFG pays a monthly salary and subsidiary allowances Travel allowances for the visiting professor to visit other research institutes in Germany 3 to 12 months; applications can be submitted by the German host university at any time, must be submitted or endorsed by the Rector or President of the University c_contacts/mercator

41 Germans 38 Fraunhofer Bessel Research Award Internationally recognised, outstanding scientists from all non-european countries, who completed their doctorates less than twelve years ago, working in research areas which match the research fi elds of the hosting Fraunhofer Institute Award winners will be invited to spend up to 12 months in Germany, working closely with a partner at one of the Fraunhofer Institutes. Award winners will become part of a network of academics worldwide, maintained by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Up to three Fraunhofer Bessel Research Awards p.a., valued each at 45,000

42 Germans 39 Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award Internationally renowned scientists and scholars from abroad who completed their doctorates less than twelve years ago Award winners are honoured for their outstanding research record and invited to spend a period of up to one year cooperating on a long-term research project with specialist colleagues at a research institution in Germany Award money 45,000 AvH hallmarks: extensive alumni sponsorship programme, integration into the worldwide, cross-disciplinary network of the Humboldt Foundation Nominations may be submitted by established academics in Germany at any time

43 Germans 40 Humboldt Research Award Eminent foreign researchers at the peak of their academic careers and in leading positions, such as full professors or directors of institutes Award winners are invited to spend a period of up to one year cooperating on a longterm research project with specialist colleagues at a research institution in Germany Award money 60,000 AvH hallmarks: extensive alumni sponsorship programme, integration into the worldwide, cross-disciplinary network of the Humboldt Foundation Nominations may be submitted by established academics in Germany at any time

44 Germans 41.1 Heisenberg Programme - Fellowship (DFG) Outstanding researchers who qualify for a professorship by holding a habilitation or equivalent To provide excellent researchers with the opportunity to prepare for a leading position in science and research and to use the time to work on an advanced research topic Fellowship, travel costs and, where applicable, allowances towards stays abroad, publications cost 5 years max.

45 Germans 41.2 Heisenberg Programme - Professorship (DFG) Outstanding researchers who qualify for a professorship by holding a habilitation or equivalent To offer excellent researchers the reliable prospect of a professorship Candidates for a Heisenberg Professorship need to fi nd a German university which establishes a new professorship and will take over after the DFG funding expires Salary according to the W2 (or W3) salary level for professors 5 years max.

46 Germans 42 Alexander von Humboldt Professorship Academics of all disciplines from abroad, who are internationally recognised as leaders in their fi eld The professorships give universities also in cooperation with non-university research institutions in Germany the opportunity to establish or upgrade internationally visible research focus areas, thus raising their profi le 5 Million for academics in experimental disciplines, 3.5 million for researchers in theoretical disciplines for a fi ve year period Applications by German universities; non-university research institutions may also submit nominations jointly with a German university. Three selections each year

47 Germans s 43 Initiating and intensifying bilateral cooperation (DFG) Researchers preparing for or carrying out research projects with colleagues abroad To prepare for and support bilateral research projects International travel costs paid by DFG for researchers from Germany going abroad (or by partner institution/funding organisation for international researchers coming to Germany), subsistence costs paid by DFG for research stay in Germany (and by partner organisation/ institution for research stay abroad) research visits up to 3 months and/or joint workshops within 1 year

48 Publisher: DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst German Academic Exchange Service Kennedyallee 50, Bonn Section: Policy Planning and Marketing for Research in Germany Coordination: Section 231, DAAD Typesetting: Berlin Printed by: ditges print + more GmbH Print-run: 5,000 / February 2009 DAAD Any reproduction, even of extracts, only with appropriate source details. This publication was funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research