# French-German Call for Proposals in the Natural, Life and Engineering Sciences

**Funder:** DFG
**Deadline:** 13 October 2026 (Pre-registration deadline (French coordinator); full proposal submission expected late March 2027)
**Duration:** Up to 3 years
**Consortium:** Required — joint French-German project; proposal coordinated with ANR (lead agency) and a German partner submitting via DFG
**Application:** 2-stage: pre-registration with ANR (13 October 2026) → full joint proposal to ANR and DFG (expected late March 2027)
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** FR, DE
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/countries-regions/fr-anr-nle
**Last updated:** 23 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint French-German research projects in Natural, Life and Engineering Sciences; proposals submitted to ANR as lead agency with a copy via DFG's portal. Proposals must be written in English; commercial partners cannot be involved.

## Summary

This DFG-ANR call funds joint French-German research projects in the natural, life and engineering sciences for up to three years. It requires a binational consortium: the French partner submits through ANR as lead agency, while the German partner submits a parallel proposal via DFG. The process runs in two steps, a pre-registration with ANR followed months later by a full joint proposal, and commercial partners are excluded.

## Who should apply

- Research teams with an established French-German collaboration
- Applicants able to coordinate a joint submission through both ANR and DFG portals
- Projects in natural, life, or engineering sciences
- Consortia without commercial or industry partners

## Key dates

- Pre-registration deadline with ANR: 13 October 2026
- Full joint proposal to ANR and DFG expected late March 2027
- Up to 3-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- Register with ANR by the 13 October 2026 deadline even though the full proposal isn't due until March 2027, pre-registration is a hard gate for participation.
- Coordinate early with your French partner since ANR is the lead agency and controls the primary submission; DFG's portal copy is the German-side mirror.
- Write the entire proposal in English and confirm no commercial partner is listed anywhere in the consortium, as this disqualifies the application.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the deadline for the French-German Call for Proposals in the Natural, Life and Engineering Sciences?

Pre-registration with ANR is due 13 October 2026, with the full joint proposal to ANR and DFG expected in late March 2027.

### How long can projects funded by this DFG-ANR call run?

Funded projects can run for up to three years.

### Who can apply to this call?

French and German research teams applying jointly, with the French partner submitting to ANR as lead agency and the German partner submitting via DFG's portal.

### Can companies be part of the project consortium?

No, commercial partners cannot be involved in this call.

### Does DFG run this call every year?

Yes, the French-German call is annual.

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