DFG
Research Training Groups (Graduiertenkollegs)
Draft proposals, establishment proposals and applications for preparatory workshops may be submitted at any time following consultation with the DFG Head Office.
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Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Application | 2-stage: draft proposal → establishment proposal |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | DE |
Eligibility & scope
Supports structured doctoral training programmes at German universities (and universities of applied sciences/HAW/FH). Proposal must be submitted by one eligible German university. International Research Training Groups (IRTG) require early contact with DFG Head Office. Proposals in German or English; preparatory workshop funding available for IRTGs.
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