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T-AP Call: Preparing for Tomorrow – Societies and Strategies in Times of Transition

Up to €400k per project (DFG share); €3.2M total DFG allocation

Last verified: 1 July 2026

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The DFG T-AP Call funds transnational research teams to investigate societal anticipation and response to future challenges, climate change, pandemics, geopolitical tensions, and technological transformation, through social sciences and humanities. German applicants must hold a doctorate and be based at a non-profit research institution; consortia spanning the Atlantic are mandatory. Up to 30% practice-led or applied research is permitted in the German contribution.

Details

Funder	DFG
Budget	Up to €400k per project (DFG share); €3.2M total DFG allocation
Consortium	Required — transnational research teams across countries on both sides of the Atlantic
Eligible countries	DE

Eligibility & scope

Transnational SSH research on societal futures and transitions. German applicants must be based at a German research institution (non-profit, allowing open publication) and hold a doctorate. German project part must be in Humanities or Social Sciences. Funding from DFG or DLR/BMFTR (not both). Up to 30% practice-led/applied research permitted in the German part.

Who Should Apply

•Doctoral-level researchers affiliated with German non-profit research institutions
•Social scientists and humanities scholars working on future-oriented challenges
•Research teams with established international partners across the Atlantic
•Consortia combining fundamental and up to 30% practice-led/applied research
•Researchers focusing on climate, pandemic preparedness, geopolitical risk, or digital transformation

Key Dates

•Fifth call in the T-AP series (consult DFG website for exact deadline)
•Transnational consortium required; multi-stage peer review
•Check funder website for project duration and submission timeline

Tips for Applicants

✓Consortium strength is gatekeeping: the call prioritises balanced teams across continents. Secure committed co-investigators and institutional agreements before drafting the proposal.
✓The 30% practice-led cap applies to the German portion only; clarify your applied components upfront to avoid misalignment with reviewers.
✓Societal anticipation is the evaluative lens, frame your research around how societies can proactively respond to transitions, not merely document them.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to apply to the DFG T-AP Call from Germany?

Researchers holding a doctorate and affiliated with a non-profit German research institution. Transnational consortium participation is mandatory.

Can I include applied or practice-led research in a T-AP proposal?

Yes, up to 30% of the German portion may be practice-led or applied research; the remainder should be fundamental SSH research.

Is transnational collaboration optional in the T-AP Call?

No, transnational teams across countries on both sides of the Atlantic are a required condition for funding.

What research topics does the T-AP Call cover?

The call focuses on societal anticipation and response to future challenges including climate change, pandemics, geopolitical tensions, and technological transformation.

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