DFG
Centres for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences
Draft proposals accepted on the basis of a call for proposals; multi-stage process. No current open deadline stated.
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Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Duration | Up to 8 years |
| Application | Multi-stage: draft proposal → revised draft application |
| Eligible countries | DE |
Eligibility & scope
Funds distinguished researchers (typically 2–3 principal investigators) to collaborate on a broadly defined humanities or social sciences topic at a specific German site, including a fellow programme for visiting researchers from Germany and abroad for up to 2 years. No specific thematic or interdisciplinary requirement. Host institution must be in Germany.
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