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Dutch-German Basic Research Projects in Fields of the Sciences (NWO Domain Science – DFG)
Continuous submission until end of pilot phase on 31 July 2027 (DFG as lead agency)
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The DFG, NWO Domain Science call funds joint basic research projects between German and Dutch researchers, with German DFG Sachbeihilfe eligibility rules applying to both partners. Projects must cover one of seven disciplines: Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics, or Physics. A consortium with at least one German and one Dutch partner is mandatory.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Consortium | Required — at least one German partner and one Dutch partner |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | DENL |
Eligibility & scope
Joint basic/knowledge-driven research proposals within NWO Domain Science scope (Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics) and corresponding DFG review boards. Applicants must be based at German or Dutch research institutions; DFG eligibility rules (Sachbeihilfe) apply. Commercial companies may not be included as partners.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers in German institutions eligible for DFG Sachbeihilfe funding
- •Researchers in Dutch institutions eligible for NWO Domain Science funding
- •Teams with at least one German and one Dutch principal investigator
- •Basic and knowledge-driven research projects in the seven specified disciplines
- •Non-university institution members prepared to meet DFG cooperation duties
Key Dates
- •Check the DFG website for the call deadline and submission portal
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This call requires a binding consortium agreement between German and Dutch partners before submission; clarify institutional and funding-administration roles early.
- ✓Both partners are evaluated under DFG Sachbeihilfe rules, not parallel national schemes, align your budget, timeline and milestones accordingly.
- ✓The call is limited to the seven NWO Domain Science disciplines; verify your field falls within the scope before starting the full proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a German-Dutch partnership required for this grant?
Yes, a consortium with at least one German DFG-eligible partner and one Dutch NWO Domain Science-eligible partner is mandatory.
What disciplines are eligible for the DFG, NWO Domain Science call?
Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics, and Physics.
Which funding rules apply to Dutch applicants?
Both partners are evaluated under DFG Sachbeihilfe (Research Grant) eligibility rules, not separate national schemes.
Can researchers from non-university institutions apply?
Yes, but they must meet the DFG duty-to-cooperate requirement, typically involving a university partner.
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