# Centres for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences

**Funder:** DFG
**Duration:** Up to 8 years
**Application:** Multi-stage: draft proposal → revised draft application
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/programmes/coordinated-programmes/humanities-centres
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds distinguished researchers (typically 2–3 principal investigators) to collaborate on a broadly defined humanities or social sciences topic at a specific German site, including a fellow programme for visiting researchers from Germany and abroad for up to 2 years. No specific thematic or interdisciplinary requirement. Host institution must be in Germany.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/dfg-centres-for-advanced-studies-in-humanities-and-soc-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.