DFG Funding
The DFG supports funding and research co-operations for doctoral candidates. Updated information on DFG proposals and funding opportunities can be found on the DFG pages.
Your own application:
Early postdoc phase:
Individual funding:
Walter Benjamin Programme
Project funding;
In-kind grant including own position as project leader
Funding period: 2 years
Position in Germany: E13
Position abroad: 1750 euros
Extension by 12 months possible
Advanced postdoc phase:
Individual funding:
Emmy Noether Programme
Project funding:
In-kind grant including own position as project leader
Funding period: 6 years
Position: E15
Appointment and transition to professorship:
Individual funding:
Heisenberg Programme
Project funding (only within the appointment period):
In-kind grant including own position as project leader
Heisenberg Fellowship: 4,450 euros
Funding period: max. 5 years
Position: E15/W2 or W3 Professorship Tenure Track
Application:
From early postdoc phase to appointment:
Open positions: Postdoc position (collaboration in DFG project or network)
Funding period: depending on project duration
Position: E13 to E14
Application: directly to the project leader
