DFG
International Research Training Groups (German-Canadian, Social Sciences and Humanities)
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The DFG and SSHRC Joint Call funds International Research Training Groups for collaborative doctoral and postdoctoral research bridging Germany and Canada in social sciences and humanities. Applicants must establish a formal consortium pairing a German institution (DFG-funded) with a Canadian partner (SSHRC-eligible), with structured training and research integration across both sites. This biennial partnership supports long-term capacity building in transnational research networks.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Consortium | Required — German and Canadian partner institutions (DFG and SSHRC joint call) |
| Eligible countries | DE |
Eligibility & scope
DFG and SSHRC joint call for German-Canadian International Research Training Groups in Social Sciences and Humanities. Requires collaboration between German and Canadian institutions. Published 18 August 2026.
Who Should Apply
- •German principal investigators based at DFG-eligible institutions seeking Canadian research partnerships
- •Canadian co-applicants at SSHRC-recognized institutions
- •Research teams in social sciences or humanities with transnational research questions
- •Established groups or new consortia able to support integrated doctoral and postdoctoral training
Key Dates
- •Call published 18 August 2026; consult DFG website for application deadline and subsequent rounds
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium pairing must be active before submission, vague partnership letters score poorly on feasibility.
- ✓SSHRC and DFG panels review jointly; align your budget narrative to both funders' reporting standards to avoid delays.
- ✓Highlight structured training deliverables (workshops, co-authored publications, secondments) explicitly; reviewers weight the training ecosystem as heavily as the research question.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a German-Canadian partnership required?
Yes. The call mandates formal collaboration between a German institution (DFG-eligible) and a Canadian institution (SSHRC-eligible).
What disciplines are eligible for the DFG-SSHRC Joint Call?
Social sciences and humanities only; natural sciences and engineering are not eligible under this call.
Do I need SSHRC approval to apply from the German side?
Typically the German applicant leads the DFG submission while the Canadian partner co-applies to SSHRC; clarify the two-funder submission route on the DFG website before drafting.
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