# DFG-Villa Vigoni Call for Proposals (German-Italian Humanities Events)

**Funder:** DFG
**Consortium:** Required — collaborative events between German and Italian humanities researchers
**Eligible countries:** DE, IT
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/countries-regions/it-villa-vigoni
**Last verified:** 20 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint DFG-Villa Vigoni call for various event formats (workshops, colloquia) for humanities researchers at German and Italian institutes. Call details available in German only.

## Summary

The DFG-Villa Vigoni Call funds collaborative humanities events, workshops, colloquia, and seminars, jointly organised by German and Italian researchers. This is a consortium-based call requiring partnerships between institutions in both countries. The call is administered by the German Research Foundation (DFG) in partnership with Villa Vigoni, a binational research centre, and details are published in German.

## Who should apply

- Humanities researchers based at German academic institutions
- Researchers based at Italian academic institutions
- Research teams ready to co-organise a joint event (workshop, colloquium, or seminar)
- Applicants with established or emerging scholarly networks across the two countries

## Key dates

- Call details published in German; verify deadline and submission portal on the DFG website

## Tips for applicants

- This is a consortium-based call; a named co-investigator from an Italian institution and a clear joint agenda are essential.
- Event format and venue matter, DFG-Villa Vigoni favours events at Villa Vigoni or partner sites that facilitate sustained collaboration.
- Call materials are in German; applications may need to be submitted in German or require translation support early in the planning phase.

## Frequently asked questions

### What kinds of events does the DFG-Villa Vigoni Call fund?

The call funds collaborative humanities events including workshops, colloquia, and seminars jointly organised by German and Italian researchers.

### Who can apply to the DFG-Villa Vigoni Call?

Researchers at German and Italian academic institutions who can form a collaborative team with at least one partner institution in each country.

### Is this a consortium call?

Yes, the call requires a joint proposal from researchers at both German and Italian institutions.

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