# Max-Eder-Nachwuchsgruppenprogramm

**Funder:** Deutsche Krebshilfe
**Consortium:** No
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.krebshilfe.de/forschen/foerderung/foerderprogramme/nachwuchsfoerderung/max-eder-nachwuchsgruppen/
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports highly qualified young physicians and natural scientists returning from abroad to establish an independent research group at a German research institution. Host institution must be in Germany.

## Summary

The Max-Eder-Nachwuchsgruppenprogramm (Max Eder Junior Research Group Programme) from Deutsche Krebshilfe supports early-career physicians and natural scientists returning to Germany to establish independent cancer research groups. Applicants must host their group at a German research institution and demonstrate prior research experience abroad. This programme is Deutsche Krebshilfe's core mechanism for building the next generation of German cancer researchers.

## Who should apply

- Early-career physicians and natural scientists with international research experience
- Applicants returning to Germany after a research stay abroad
- Researchers establishing independent groups at German academic or hospital institutions
- Applicants in cancer research or closely related fields

## Key dates

- Verify current deadline on Deutsche Krebshilfe website
- Host institution must be located in Germany

## Tips for applicants

- Emphasise the international research experience and what you learned abroad that strengthens your independent group.
- Frame your research within the cancer domain explicitly; Deutsche Krebshilfe prioritises cancer-relevant outcomes.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Max-Eder-Nachwuchsgruppenprogramm?

It is a Deutsche Krebshilfe programme that funds early-career physicians and natural scientists to establish independent research groups in cancer research at German institutions after returning from abroad.

### Who is eligible for the Max-Eder-Nachwuchsgruppenprogramm?

Highly qualified early-career physicians and natural scientists with international research experience who plan to return to Germany and host their group at a German research institution.

### Must my host institution be in Germany?

Yes, the programme requires your research group to be based at a German research institution.

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