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Joint Israeli-German Basic Research Projects in All Fields of the Sciences and the Humanities
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The DFG, ISF Joint Israeli-German Basic Research Projects call funds bilateral fundamental research collaborations between German and Israeli research teams across all scientific and humanities disciplines. Researchers must be affiliated with a German institution (applying via DFG) and partner with an Israeli team (applying via ISF), with proposals submitted in parallel to both funders. This is a standing bilateral initiative supporting cross-border research partnerships.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Consortium | Required — German and Israeli research teams |
| Eligible countries | DEIL |
Eligibility & scope
Supports joint basic research projects between German and Israeli researchers across all scientific and humanities disciplines. German applicants must be based at eligible German research institutions; Israeli counterparts apply in parallel to the ISF. No budget or deadline information visible in this page segment.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers with a primary affiliation at a German research institution eligible to receive DFG funding
- •Israeli research partners affiliated with institutions eligible to receive ISF funding
- •Research teams proposing fundamental research across any scientific or humanities discipline
- •Applicants committed to genuinely collaborative, joint projects, not separate parallel work
Key Dates
- •Proposals submitted simultaneously to DFG and ISF (verify exact deadline on both funder websites)
- •Single-stage application process
- •Project duration and budget determined by DFG and ISF individual grant frameworks
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Ensure your proposal addresses the same research question and methodology from both the German and Israeli side; reviewers at both DFG and ISF will assess whether the collaboration is genuinely integrated.
- ✓Coordinate submission timelines carefully, both DFG and ISF deadlines must be met, so build in buffer time for translation and dual-institution approvals.
- ✓A clearly defined work-package structure that shows complementary expertise and roles strengthens the case that the partnership adds scientific value beyond what either team could do alone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this grant open to researchers outside Germany and Israel?
No, the primary applicant must be based at a German institution (DFG side) and the partner at an Israeli institution (ISF side). The collaboration is bilateral.
Do I submit one proposal or two?
Proposals are submitted in parallel to both DFG and ISF simultaneously, with coordinated timelines and content.
What research areas are eligible?
All scientific and humanities disciplines are eligible; there is no restriction by subject area.
Is a consortium required?
Yes, the grant requires a German research team and an Israeli research team working together on the same project.
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