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Villa Vigoni Discussions – German-Italian Cooperation 2027
Deadline was 1 December 2025 — past deadline; next cycle not yet announced
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Villa Vigoni Discussions funds small dialogue events (max 25 participants) for German-Italian collaborative research in humanities and social sciences, with a focus on European culture, history, and society from a comparative perspective. The call supports early-career academics and requires consortium partnership between German and Italian research institutions. Applications and documentation are in German only.
Details
| Funder | DFG |
| Consortium | Required — German and Italian research teams |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | DEIT |
Eligibility & scope
Promotes German-Italian exchange in humanities and social sciences via small-format events (max 25 participants). Proposals and forms are in German only. Supports early-career academics. Focus on European culture, history and society from a comparative German-Italian perspective.
Who Should Apply
- •Early-career researchers in humanities and social sciences
- •Scholars based at institutions in Germany and Italy
- •Research teams with German-Italian collaborative partnerships
- •Projects focused on comparative European culture, history, or society
Key Dates
- •Past deadline: 1 December 2025; next cycle not yet announced
- •Annual call frequency
- •Small dialogue events with max 25 participants
Tips for Applicants
- ✓All proposals and announcement documents are in German; prepare materials in German from the outset.
- ✓The consortium requirement is strict, secure a named German and Italian partner institution before submission.
- ✓Frame your event as a dialogue, not a conference; reviewers distinguish small, focused exchanges from larger symposia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Villa Vigoni Discussions funding for?
It funds small dialogue events (max 25 participants) for German-Italian research collaboration on European culture, history, and society in humanities and social sciences.
Who can apply to Villa Vigoni Discussions?
Early-career researchers based at institutions in Germany and Italy, working in collaborative German-Italian research teams.
Is Villa Vigoni Discussions offered annually?
Yes, it is an annual call, though the next deadline has not yet been announced following the 1 December 2025 cycle.
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