# German-Israeli Project Cooperation (DIP)

**Funder:** DFG
**Consortium:** Required — joint proposal from German and Israeli institutions in close cooperation
**Eligible countries:** DE, IL
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/news/news-topics/announcements-proposals/2026/ifr-26-82
**Last updated:** 1 Nov 2026

## Eligibility & scope

31st call for proposals under the German-Israeli Project Cooperation (DIP) programme, funded by BMFTR and administered by DFG; open to all fields of science, requiring close cooperation between German and Israeli participating institutions.

## Summary

The German-Israeli Project Cooperation (DIP) funds joint research projects run together by German and Israeli institutions, open to all fields of science. This is the 31st call under the programme, financed by BMFTR and administered by DFG, and proposals must come from a German-Israeli team working in close cooperation.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at German institutions partnered with an Israeli counterpart institution
- Researchers based at Israeli institutions partnered with a German counterpart institution
- Projects spanning any field of science
- Teams able to demonstrate close, substantive cooperation rather than nominal partnership

## Key dates

- 31st call for proposals currently open under the DIP programme

## Tips for applicants

- Frame the proposal around genuine joint research activity, not parallel independent work in each country, DIP evaluates the depth of German-Israeli cooperation directly.
- Since DIP is open to all fields, make sure the scientific case stands on its own merits rather than leaning on the bilateral angle alone.
- Confirm which side (German or Israeli) is the lead applicant institution, since the call is jointly funded by BMFTR and administered by DFG.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who can apply for the German-Israeli Project Cooperation (DIP)?

Research teams jointly formed by German and Israeli institutions working in close cooperation; the call is open to all fields of science.

### Who funds and administers the DIP programme?

DIP is funded by BMFTR and administered by DFG.

### Does DIP require a joint proposal from both countries?

Yes, a joint proposal from German and Israeli participating institutions in close cooperation is required.

### Is DIP limited to a specific research field?

No, this call is open to all fields of science.

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