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Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) Multilateral Calls — Humanities and Social Sciences
Calls published at irregular intervals; check latest call for current deadline
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The Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP) Multilateral Calls fund collaborative research projects in humanities and social sciences across multiple countries. Applicants must form consortia spanning at least two T-AP member countries and verify that both the DFG and relevant partner organisations are participating in the specific call, as not all members join each round. These one-off calls open at irregular intervals.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Consortium | Required — multilateral, multiple T-AP member countries |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | DE |
Eligibility & scope
Multilateral T-AP calls for research projects in humanities and social sciences. Not all T-AP members participate in every call. Applicants must review the latest call to confirm DFG and relevant partner organisations (e.g. NWO, HRZZ) are participating. Scope limited to humanities and social sciences.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers in humanities and social sciences
- •Teams ready to form multilateral research consortia
- •Applicants at institutions in T-AP member countries
- •Projects with genuine cross-border research questions
Key Dates
- •Calls published at irregular intervals, check the latest call announcement for the deadline
- •Multilateral consortium coordination required before submission
- •One-off call; no standing annual schedule
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Before investing time in a proposal, confirm on the latest call page that both DFG and your proposed partner organisations (e.g. NWO, HRZZ) are participating, not all T-AP members join every round.
- ✓Establish consortium partners and coordination early; multilateral calls expect clear governance and co-investigator letters from each partner country.
- ✓Scope your research question to genuinely require the expertise and resources of teams across borders; calls favour integrated collaboration over parallel national projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP)?
T-AP is a network of funding organisations that run occasional multilateral calls. Not all member organisations participate in every call, so you must check the specific call announcement to confirm eligibility.
Do I need a consortium to apply to T-AP calls?
Yes, applications must involve research teams from multiple T-AP member countries.
How often do T-AP calls open?
Calls are published at irregular intervals. Check the latest call announcement for deadlines and participating organisations.
Which T-AP members is the DFG partnering with in the current call?
The participating organisations vary by call. Review the specific call announcement to see which partner organisations (e.g. NWO, HRZZ) are involved.
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