# Research Training Groups (Graduiertenkollegs)

**Funder:** DFG
**Application:** 2-stage: draft proposal → establishment proposal
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/programmes/coordinated-programmes/research-training-groups/proposal-process
**Last verified:** 14 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Supports structured doctoral training programmes at German universities (and universities of applied sciences/HAW/FH). Proposal must be submitted by one eligible German university. International Research Training Groups (IRTG) require early contact with DFG Head Office. Proposals in German or English; preparatory workshop funding available for IRTGs.

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