DFG
International Cooperation: Standing Open Proposal Submission Opportunities in the Individual Grants Programme
Rolling deadline — submissions accepted at any time (Standing Open Procedure)
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Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Consortium | Required — joint proposal with researcher(s) at a foreign partner institution |
| Application | Single stage; proposal submitted simultaneously to DFG and foreign partner organisation (or via lead agency depending on agreement) |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | DE |
Eligibility & scope
Researchers at German institutions may submit joint research project proposals with international partners under a Standing Open Procedure (no fixed deadline). Requires complementary co-financing from a DFG partner organisation abroad. Review is either bilateral (both sides review independently) or via lead agency. Funding contingent on both organisations approving.
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