Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
DFG Heisenberg Programme
Up to 5 years of senior funding to prepare researchers for leading academic positions in Germany.
Programme guide in progress
We are still researching the full guide for DFG Heisenberg Programme. In the meantime, you will find the live open calls, eligibility basics and related programmes below.
Key facts
- Variants
- Fellowship / Position / Professorship
- Career stage
- 5-12 years post-PhD typical
- Duration
- Up to 5 years
- Host
- German institution
- Success rate
- ~20-25%
Who is eligible?
- •Typically 5-12 years post-PhD
- •Strong independent publication record
- •Project based at a German research institution (or moving there)
- •Demonstrated research leadership and group management experience
Curious who tends to win this grant?
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Read the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) writing guide →Related programmes
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Up to 6 years of funding for early-career researchers to establish an independent junior research group in Germany.
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DFG Walter Benjamin Programme
Postdoctoral fellowship for international mobility, conduct your project in Germany or abroad.
European Research Council
ERC Consolidator Grant
Up to €2M for mid-career researchers 7-12 years post-PhD consolidating their independent research team.
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