# Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) - Croatia

**Funder:** DFG and HRZZ
**Consortium:** Required — multi-lateral research projects
**Frequency:** Irregular
**Eligible countries:** DE, HR
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/countries-regions
**Last updated:** 8 Aug 2026

## Summary

The Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) - Croatia funds collaborative research projects between German and Croatian institutions, requiring a multi-country consortium. DFG and HRZZ jointly administer this bilateral call at irregular intervals. This is a strategic partnership programme for researchers building cross-Atlantic research networks.

## Who should apply

- Research teams with partners in both Germany and Croatia
- Projects requiring multi-institutional or multinational collaboration
- Researchers at DFG-eligible German institutions and HRZZ-recognised Croatian institutions
- Established research groups with track records of successful collaboration

## Key dates

- Calls published at irregular intervals; check DFG and HRZZ websites for next opening
- Multi-lateral consortium application required

## Tips for applicants

- Coordinate submission timing across both countries, DFG and HRZZ application portals operate independently but call windows must align.
- Lead with the scientific rationale for the partnership; bilateral calls weight the added value of the cross-border team.
- Confirm eligibility of your host institutions with both agencies before writing; eligibility lists for partnership programmes can be tighter than open calls.

## Frequently asked questions

### What kind of projects does Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) Croatia fund?

Joint research projects involving teams in both Germany and Croatia, administered jointly by DFG and HRZZ.

### Is consortium participation mandatory for the T-AP Croatia call?

Yes, the call requires multi-lateral research projects with partners across both eligible countries.

### How often does the T-AP Croatia call open?

At irregular intervals; check the DFG and HRZZ websites directly for announcements of the next deadline.

### Which institutions are eligible for the T-AP Croatia call?

German institutions recognised by DFG and Croatian institutions recognised by HRZZ.

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