# Project Academies

**Funder:** DFG
**Duration:** Maximum 2 years
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/programmes/individual/project-academy
**Last verified:** 17 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Enables professors from German universities of applied sciences (UAS) to engage in DFG-funded research projects early in their careers. Eligible participants are UAS professors appointed to a professorial post within the last 6 years. Proposals submitted by researchers at German universities, UAS, or other German research institutions with proven third-party funding track records.

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