# Clinical Trials Programme

**Funder:** DFG
**Budget:** Up to €350k
**Application:** Feasibility studies: single-stage (direct submission). Interventional trials: 2-stage (draft proposal → invited full proposal). Observational trials: 2-stage (draft proposal → invited full proposal). If interventional trial follows a funded feasibility study, draft proposal stage is waived.
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/programmes/individual/clinical-trials/forms-guidelines
**Last verified:** 17 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

DFG programme funding clinical trials including feasibility studies, interventional trials, and observational trials. Applicants must be eligible under DFG principles (typically German higher education institutions and research organisations). Proposals submitted via the DFG elan portal; guidelines available in German and English.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/dfg-clinical-trials-programme-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.