This round closed on 8 July 2026. The details below are from that round.
DFG
Preparing for Tomorrow – Societies and Strategies in Times of Transition
Letter of intent due 8 July 2026 (lead PIs must register in elan portal by 1 July 2026); full proposal due 28 October 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 teams across countries on both sides of the Atlantic and beyond |
| Application | 2-stage: letter of intent (8 July 2026) → full proposal (28 October 2026) |
| Eligible countries | DE |
Eligibility & scope
Trans-Atlantic Platform (TAP) fifth call for transnational SSH research on how societies prepare for and respond to uncertain futures. Open to interdisciplinary teams across TAP member countries. Proposals submitted via DFG elan portal; national addenda apply. Early-career researcher involvement encouraged. Proposals must follow call template/guidelines on the TAP website.
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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