# Scientific Networks

**Funder:** DFG
**Duration:** Up to 3 years
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** DE
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/programmes/individual/scientific-networks
**Last verified:** 17 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Funds multi-year scientific exchange networks of 10–20 researchers (doctorate required) based in Germany or at German research institutions abroad. Covers travel/maintenance costs for meetings, coordination costs, and publication costs. Employees of purely commercial or non-publishing institutions are ineligible. Network must target a specific outcome (e.g. joint publication, research methods development).

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