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Scientific Networks
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DFG Scientific Networks funds multi-year collaborative research networks of 10-20 doctorate-holding researchers based in Germany or at German research institutions abroad. The programme covers travel, accommodation, coordination, and publication costs for network meetings and activities, supporting networks with a concrete deliverable such as a joint publication or new research methodology.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Duration | Up to 3 years |
| Consortium | Required — group of 10 to 20 qualified researchers (with a doctorate) |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | DE |
Eligibility & scope
Funds travel and maintenance costs for multi-year scientific exchange networks of 10-20 doctorate-holding researchers in Germany or at a German research institution abroad, aiming for a specific joint outcome such as publications or research methods development. Not open to employees of purely commercial institutions or those restricted from publishing findings openly.
Who Should Apply
- •Doctorate-holding researchers based at German institutions or German research groups abroad
- •Researchers ready to convene a network of 10-20 peers with a shared research goal
- •Networks targeting a defined outcome: co-authored publication, shared methodology, or joint research agenda
- •Applicants from academic institutions (commercial and purely non-publishing organisations are ineligible)
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, proposals may be submitted at any time
- •Single-stage review
- •Up to three-year network duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Define your network's concrete deliverable upfront (e.g. a joint methods paper, not just 'dialogue'); DFG panels expect specificity.
- ✓Budget travel and accommodation costs transparently; the programme is built to support in-person meetings, so justify each meeting's scope and participant list.
- ✓Ensure all 10-20 proposed members hold doctorates and are employed at eligible institutions; the eligibility check is strict.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join a DFG Scientific Network?
Members must hold a doctorate and be based at a German research institution or a German research group abroad. Employees of purely commercial or non-publishing organisations are ineligible.
How much does a DFG Scientific Network cost?
Funding covers travel, accommodation, coordination, and publication costs. The total award depends on network size (10-20 members) and planned activities.
What is the minimum and maximum network size?
Networks must comprise 10-20 researchers.
How long can a DFG Scientific Network run?
Networks may run for up to three years.
When can I submit a proposal for a DFG Scientific Network?
Proposals may be submitted at any time on a rolling basis.
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