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NWO-DFG Pilot 2024-2027: Dutch-German Basic Research Projects in Fields of the Sciences
Continuous submission until end of pilot phase on 31 July 2027
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Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Duration | Up to 3 years |
| Consortium | Required — German PI + Dutch PI (bilateral collaboration) |
| Application | Single stage; submit via DFG elan portal under 'NWO-DFG Pilot 2024-2027 DFG-Lead' |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | DENL |
Eligibility & scope
Bilateral basic/curiosity-driven research in NWO Domain Science disciplines (Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics). Requires one German and one Dutch PI; commercial companies excluded. DFG 'Sachbeihilfe' rules apply for German part; NWO budget rules for Dutch part. Non-university German researchers must also cooperate with a German university partner.
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