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French-German Call for Proposals in the Natural, Life and Engineering Sciences
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The French-German Call for Proposals in the Natural, Life and Engineering Sciences funds joint research projects between French and German teams, run annually by DFG together with ANR. For the 2027 edition, ANR acts as lead agency, meaning applicants submit a single proposal evaluated under the lead agency's rules rather than two separate national applications.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Consortium | Required — joint French-German project, ANR acting as lead agency for the 2027 edition |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | FRDE |
Eligibility & scope
Joint call between ANR and DFG for French-German research projects in the Natural, Life and Engineering Sciences; for the 2027 edition the ANR acts as lead agency and proposals must be submitted jointly by French and German partners.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers in the Natural, Life or Engineering Sciences
- •French and German research teams applying jointly
- •Applicants based at institutions eligible under ANR or DFG funding rules
- •Projects structured as a binational partnership rather than a single-country study
Key Dates
- •Call runs annually
- •2027 edition uses ANR as lead agency
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Submit through the lead agency procedure for 2027, ANR handles the single evaluation process rather than parallel DFG and ANR reviews.
- ✓Make the French-German collaboration substantive in the proposal; reviewers expect genuinely joint work, not a nationally split project with shared branding.
- ✓Check which side (ANR or DFG) each partner must submit to, since the lead agency model changes the administrative route without removing both countries' eligibility rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the French-German Call for Proposals in Natural, Life and Engineering Sciences?
Research teams from France and Germany submitting a joint proposal; the call is open to researchers in the Natural, Life and Engineering Sciences.
Is this call recurring?
Yes, DFG and ANR run it annually.
What is the lead agency for the 2027 edition?
ANR acts as lead agency for the 2027 edition, meaning the joint proposal is evaluated through ANR's process on behalf of both funders.
Do I need a partner in the other country to apply?
Yes, a joint French-German project with partners from both countries is required.
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