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Infrastructure Priority Programme "Atmospheric and Earth System Research with the 'High Altitude and Long Range Research Aircraft' (HALO)" (SPP 1294)
First-time applicants must register in the elan portal by 13 November 2026
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The DFG Infrastructure Priority Programme SPP 1294 funds atmospheric and Earth system research proposals using the HALO research aircraft, with projects starting in 2028. The call supports up to three years of research and can fund high-tech sensor and instrument development tailored to specific missions. Applicants must be based at German institutions and submit proposals in English via the DFG elan portal.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Deadline | 27 November 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 3 years |
| Application | Single stage; new applicants must register in elan portal before submission |
| Eligible countries | DE |
Eligibility & scope
Call for projects starting in 2028 ("HALO 2028") using the HALO research aircraft for atmospheric and Earth system science; proposals must be in English and submitted via the DFG elan portal. Funds cover development of mission-specific high-tech sensors/instruments; permanently installed instruments aboard HALO are not fundable.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers at German academic and research institutions
- •Atmospheric scientists and Earth system researchers
- •Teams developing mission-specific sensor and instrument technology for airborne research
- •Proposals aligned with HALO aircraft observational and measurement capabilities
Key Dates
- •Application deadline: 27 November 2026 (new DFG registrants must register in elan by 13 November 2026)
- •Single-stage submission via DFG elan portal
- •Projects commence in 2028 with up to three-year duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Frame proposals around mission-specific instrument development; permanently installed HALO instruments are ineligible.
- ✓Confirm your institution's compliance with the DFG Code of Conduct for Good Research Practice before submission.
- ✓Register in the elan portal early if you are a new DFG user, the registration deadline (13 November) precedes the proposal deadline by two weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What research can I propose for SPP 1294?
Atmospheric and Earth system research using the HALO research aircraft, including development of mission-specific sensors and instruments. Permanently installed instruments are not eligible.
How long can an SPP 1294 project last?
Up to three years, with projects commencing in 2028.
When do I need to register in the elan portal for SPP 1294?
New DFG registrants must register by 13 November 2026 to be eligible for the 27 November 2026 deadline.
Who is eligible to apply to SPP 1294?
Researchers at German institutions that comply with the DFG Code of Conduct for Good Research Practice.
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