# Emmy Noether Independent Junior Research Groups

**Funder:** DFG
**Duration:** 5 years
**Consortium:** No
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/programmes/individual/emmy-noether/emmy-noether-junior-research
**Last verified:** 17 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports postdocs in leading an independent junior research group (typically 5 years) to qualify for a university teaching career. Groups may be associated with a Collaborative Research Centre at the same location. Host institution must be eligible under DFG principles; applicants must be at an early postdoctoral career stage.

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