# DFG-PUJ Standing Open Procedure (Pontificia Universidad Javeriana)

**Funder:** DFG
**Consortium:** Required — collaborative projects between German and PUJ (Colombia) researchers
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** DE, CO
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/news/news-topics/announcements-proposals/2026/ifr-26-12
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports collaborative research projects between researchers at German institutions and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Colombia). Proposals can be submitted at any time under the Standing Open Procedure. Natural sciences, life sciences, engineering, and social sciences in scope.

## Summary

The DFG-PUJ Standing Open Procedure funds collaborative research projects between German institutions and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Colombia), accepting proposals year-round. The call covers natural sciences, life sciences, engineering, and social sciences, and requires equal partnership between a German and a Colombian researcher.

## Who should apply

- Researchers based at German institutions in any discipline (natural sciences, life sciences, engineering, social sciences)
- Colombian collaborators based at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- Teams ready to establish equal, bilateral research partnerships
- Applicants able to submit proposals at any time under the continuous rolling schedule

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline, proposals accepted at any time under the Standing Open Procedure
- No fixed application rounds or staged review cycles

## Tips for applicants

- Equal bilateral partnership is a gating criterion, both the German and PUJ components must be substantive and co-authored; asymmetric arrangements will be rejected.
- Use the DFG's bilateral proposal template and ensure both institutions' research administration offices pre-approve the partnership before submission.
- Response times vary under rolling review; contact the DFG International Office early if you need a specific funding decision date for project planning.

## Frequently asked questions

### What types of research does the DFG-PUJ Standing Open Procedure fund?

Natural sciences, life sciences, engineering, and social sciences are all in scope. Projects must be collaborative between a German institution and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.

### Can I submit a proposal at any time for DFG-PUJ?

Yes, the Standing Open Procedure accepts proposals continuously with no fixed deadlines. You can submit whenever your project is ready.

### Is a German-Colombian team required for DFG-PUJ funding?

Yes, proposals must involve equal partnership between a researcher at a German institution and a researcher at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia.

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