# Villa Vigoni Discussions – German-Italian Cooperation 2027

**Funder:** DFG
**Consortium:** Required — German and Italian research teams
**Application:** Single stage
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** DE, IT
**Official call:** https://www.dfg.de/en/research-funding/funding-opportunities/countries-regions/it-villa-vigoni
**Last verified:** 24 June 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Promotes German-Italian exchange in humanities and social sciences via small-format events (max 25 participants). Proposals and forms are in German only. Supports early-career academics. Focus on European culture, history and society from a comparative German-Italian perspective.

## Summary

Villa Vigoni Discussions funds small dialogue events (max 25 participants) for German-Italian collaborative research in humanities and social sciences, with a focus on European culture, history, and society from a comparative perspective. The call supports early-career academics and requires consortium partnership between German and Italian research institutions. Applications and documentation are in German only.

## Who should apply

- Early-career researchers in humanities and social sciences
- Scholars based at institutions in Germany and Italy
- Research teams with German-Italian collaborative partnerships
- Projects focused on comparative European culture, history, or society

## Key dates

- Past deadline: 1 December 2025; next cycle not yet announced
- Annual call frequency
- Small dialogue events with max 25 participants

## Tips for applicants

- All proposals and announcement documents are in German; prepare materials in German from the outset.
- The consortium requirement is strict, secure a named German and Italian partner institution before submission.
- Frame your event as a dialogue, not a conference; reviewers distinguish small, focused exchanges from larger symposia.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Villa Vigoni Discussions funding for?

It funds small dialogue events (max 25 participants) for German-Italian research collaboration on European culture, history, and society in humanities and social sciences.

### Who can apply to Villa Vigoni Discussions?

Early-career researchers based at institutions in Germany and Italy, working in collaborative German-Italian research teams.

### Is Villa Vigoni Discussions offered annually?

Yes, it is an annual call, though the next deadline has not yet been announced following the 1 December 2025 cycle.

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