Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
About the funder
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) is the central self-governing organization for science in Germany. As a registered, non-profit association, it funds research projects worldwide across all disciplines. The DFG allocates financial resources to researchers at universities and research institutions, initiates special programs, coordinates German participation in international projects, and sets standards for good scientific practice. It is headquartered in Bonn and also maintains offices domestically and abroad.
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Mission & Vision
The DFG is committed to strengthening excellence and diversity in research. It supports innovative projects, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the scientific careers of young researchers. Its goal is to guarantee the highest scientific quality through competitive, peer-review-based funding allocation and to contribute sustainably to Germany's research and innovation capacity.
Target groups
The funding programs of the DFG are aimed at researchers at all career stages and disciplines at German and, in some cases, international universities, research institutes, and scientific institutions. This includes early-career researchers, established scientists, as well as networks and consortia distinguished by excellence, innovation potential, and interdisciplinary collaboration.