The German Research Foundation (DFG) supports funding and research cooperations for postdocs. Up-to-date information on applications and funding opportunities can be found on the DFG website.
Individual proposals:
Early postdoc phase:
Individual Funding:
Walter Benjamin Program
Project funding;
General allowance including a position as project lead
Funding period: 2 years
Employment in Germany: E13
Employment abroad: 1750 Euro
Possibility of extension by 12 months
Further information about the Walter Benjamin Program
Advanced Postdoctoral Stage:
Individual funding:
Emmy Noether Program
Project funding:
General allowance including a position as project lead
Funding period: 6 years
Employment: E15
Further information about the Emmy Noether Program
When qualified for a professorship and during the process of transition to a professorship:
Individual funding:
Heisenberg Program
Project funding (only within qualification for a professorship):
General allowance including a position as project lead
Heisenberg fellowship: 4,450 euros
Duration of funding: max. 5 years
Employment: E15/W2 or W3 professorship tenure track
Further information on the Heisenberg program
Application:
From early postdoc phase to qualification for a professorship:
Vacancies: Postdoc position (participation in DFG project or collaboration)
Funding period: depending on project duration
Employment: E13 to E14
Application: directly to the project lead