# Multinational and Translational Research Projects in the European Partnership for Brain Health

**Funder:** DFG
**Consortium:** Required — multinational consortium within the European Partnership for Brain Health
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/news/news-topics/announcements-proposals/2026/ifr-25-02
**Last verified:** 2 August 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Multinational and translational research projects within the European Partnership for Brain Health. Requires collaboration with partners from multiple European countries; German applicants apply through DFG.

## Summary

DFG funds multinational and translational research projects on brain health within the European Partnership for Brain Health framework, requiring consortia of 3+ countries with at least one German partner. The call supports collaborative fundamental and translational neuroscience addressing major brain health challenges at the European scale.

## Who should apply

- Research groups based at German universities or research institutions
- Consortia with partners from 3 or more countries, including Germany
- Translational and fundamental neuroscience projects addressing brain health priorities
- Teams with established track records in collaborative research

## Key dates

- Call published 14 January 2026
- Consortium requirement: 3+ countries with German participation

## Tips for applicants

- The consortium structure is gating: projects with weak links between partners or unclear lead roles score poorly, map decision-making and resource distribution explicitly.
- Frame the project within the European Partnership's published brain health priorities; unfocused multinational work does not align with DFG's strategic intent here.
- Engage German co-applicants early in planning; DFG reviews the German contribution separately and weak domestic leadership hampers the whole proposal.

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is eligible to apply for this DFG multinational brain health call?

Research groups based at German institutions can apply as lead or participating partners. All consortia must include 3 or more countries with at least one German partner.

### Is consortium participation mandatory?

Yes, projects must include partners from 3 or more countries with mandatory German participation.

### What research areas does this DFG call cover?

Multinational and translational research on brain health within the European Partnership for Brain Health framework.

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