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Infrastructure Priority Programme "International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP)" (SPP 1006)
First-time DFG applicants must register in elan portal by 16 September 2026
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The DFG Infrastructure Priority Programme (SPP 1006) funds research using International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP) data, samples, and drilling infrastructure for up to three years. Researchers at German institutions can apply for projects on core analysis, drilling technology, pre-site surveys, logging tools, and long-term measurement experiments, provided the work connects directly to a future, ongoing, or past ICDP drilling campaign. Calls open annually with a single-stage application process.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Deadline | 23 September 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 3 years |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | DE |
Eligibility & scope
Open to researchers at German institutions (DFG-eligible). Proposals must be written in English and submitted via the elan portal. Covers research on ICDP drilling data/samples, core material, drilling project development, pre-site surveys, drilling devices, logging tools, and long-term measurement experiments. Proposals must have a clear link to a future, ongoing, or past ICDP drilling campaign.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers at German universities and research institutions eligible to apply to the DFG
- •Scientists working with ICDP drilling samples, core material, or data from active or past campaigns
- •Teams developing drilling technology, logging tools, or measurement devices for continental drilling
- •Projects with explicit ties to a specific ICDP drilling site or campaign (past, ongoing, or planned)
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 23 September 2026; first-time DFG applicants must register in elan portal by 16 September 2026
- •Single-stage application and review
- •Project duration up to three years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Your proposal must explicitly name and justify the link to a specific ICDP drilling campaign, generic continental geology without a named campaign will not advance.
- ✓Write in English and submit via the elan portal; allow time for your institution's administrative checks if you are new to DFG elan.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply to DFG SPP 1006 if I am not a first-time DFG applicant?
Yes, the call is open to all researchers at German DFG-eligible institutions; only first-time applicants must register in the elan portal by 16 September 2026.
What kind of research does DFG SPP 1006 fund?
The programme funds research on ICDP drilling samples and data, drilling technology, pre-site surveys, logging tools, and long-term measurement experiments that are tied to a specific ICDP drilling campaign.
How long can a DFG SPP 1006 project last?
Projects are funded for up to three years.
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