# Funding Opportunity for Joint Israeli-German Basic Research Projects in All Fields of the Sciences and the Humanities

**Funder:** DFG
**Consortium:** Required — joint German-Israeli team
**Eligible countries:** DE, IL
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/countries-regions/il-isf
**Last verified:** 28 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint basic research projects between German and Israeli researchers across all fields of sciences and humanities. German applicants must be affiliated with eligible German research institutions; Israeli counterparts apply in parallel to the ISF. No TRL or applied-research gate.

## Summary

DFG funds joint basic research projects between German and Israeli researchers across all fields of science and humanities. German applicants submit to DFG while Israeli counterparts apply in parallel to the ISF, with funding contingent on both parts being approved. The call emphasises fundamental research without technology-readiness or applicability gates, and consortium status is mandatory.

## Who should apply

- Researchers affiliated with eligible German research institutions
- Israeli counterparts with institutional backing to apply via ISF in parallel
- Projects in any field of science or humanities
- Teams committed to fundamental research without applied-outcome requirements
- Applicants ready to navigate dual-track DFG, ISF submission and approval

## Key dates

- First listed 28 June 2026; exact deadline to be confirmed on DFG website
- Dual-track review: German proposal evaluated by DFG, Israeli proposal by ISF in parallel
- Project duration not specified in metadata

## Tips for applicants

- Coordinate submission timelines carefully: both DFG and ISF deadlines must align, and approval is contingent on success at both agencies.
- Emphasise fundamental research contribution; applicability and technology readiness are not evaluation gates for this call.
- Clarify institutional eligibility upfront, confirm both German and Israeli host institutions meet respective funder requirements before drafting.

## Frequently asked questions

### Can I apply to this DFG, ISF call if I am a researcher in Germany or Israel alone?

No, the call requires a joint German-Israeli team; German researchers apply to DFG while Israeli counterparts apply in parallel to the ISF.

### What happens if my proposal is approved by DFG but rejected by ISF, or vice versa?

Funding is contingent on approval by both agencies; a single rejection stops the project.

### Can I apply with an applied-research or product-development goal?

No, the call funds fundamental research only; applied outcomes and technology readiness are not evaluation criteria.

### Which fields are eligible under this DFG, ISF programme?

All fields of science and humanities are eligible; there is no disciplinary restriction.

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