Current Calls for Application & Proposals

• Funding guideline "Promotion of research and teaching on health in the world of work" (FoGA). Application deadline: 19 October 2028.
• Funding guideline “Companies and Administrations of the Future: INQA Experimental Spaces”. Submission of project outlines: 31 December 2025.

• Funding for projects on the topic of "START-interactive: Interactive technologies for health and quality of life". Submission of project outlines: by 15 January and 15 July of each year.
• Promotion of transnational, science-initiated clinical trials on cardiovascular, autoimmune, and metabolic diseases within the framework of the European partnership ERA4Health (Trials4Health 2026). Three-stage process. Submission of project outlines by January 27, 2026.
• Funding for research projects "Platform Privacy - IT security protects privacy and supports democracy" as part of the Federal Government's research framework programme on IT security "Digital. Secure. Sovereign.". Submission of project outlines: 15 March and 15 July (deadline: 15 March 2027).
• Directive to strengthen start-up activities in the life sciences "GO-Bio next". Submission of project outlines: 15 March and 15 September (last deadline: 15 March 2027).
• Funding for start-ups in the field of communication systems - StartUpConnect as part of the communication systems research programme "Souverän. Digital. Networked.". Submission of project outlines by 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December (last deadline 30 June 2027).
• Funding for projects on the topic of "Research and development of battery technologies for technologically sovereign, competitive and sustainable battery value chains" as part of the umbrella concept for battery research. Submission of project outlines: 30 September 2025 and 31 March 2026.
• Funding for junior research groups from the natural sciences, engineering and information technology "BioKreativ - Creative young researchers for the bioeconomy" Submission of project outlines: 15 April 2026.
• Funding for projects in the field of "SME-innovative: Medical technology". Submission of project outlines: 15 April and 15 October each year.
• Funding for projects on the topic of "Socio-ecological junior research groups for sustainable and resilient urban-rural regions". Application deadline: 29 April of each year (last deadline: 29 April 2028)
• Funding for projects on the topic of "Quantum International - International Cooperation in Quantum Technologies" as part of the research programme "Quantum Systems. Developing cutting-edge technology. Shaping the future". Submission of project outlines: by 15 May or 15 November of each year.
• Funding for research projects at universities of applied sciences (HAW-ForschungsAkzente) as part of the "Research at universities of applied sciences" programme. Submission of project outlines: 29 May 2026.
• Funding for projects on the topic of "Applications in civil security" as part of the national programme Research for Civil Security. Submission of project outlines: 15 September (last deadline 15 September 2029).
• Funding for projects on the topic of "Enabling technologies for resilient R&D supply chains in quantum technologies". Submission of project outlines: 30 September 2026.
• Funding measure "Enabling Start-up - Start-ups in Quantum Technologies and Photonics" as part of the programmes "Quantum Technologies - from the Basics to the Market" and "Photonics Research Germany". Application deadline: 31 December 2025.
• Call for funding "Measures to establish sustainable joint partner structures" as part of the announcement of the Federal Government's Strategy for the Internationalization of Education, Science and Research - Guidelines for the funding of projects in research and innovation cooperation with the countries of the Eastern Partnership and Central Asia. Submission of project outlines: 15 January 2026.
• Funding for projects on the topic of transformation clusters Social innovations for sustainable cities. Application deadline: 30 June 2027
• Funding for projects on the funding concept FORKA - Research for the Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities. Application deadline: 30 June 2027.
• Strengthening research cooperation with countries of the Eastern Partnership and Central Asia. Application deadline: 30 June 2027.
• Funding of grants under the Federal Government's 7th Energy Research Programme in nuclear safety research and radiation research. Application deadline: 30 June 2027
• Funding announcement for applied energy research as part of the 8th Energy Research Programme: Applied non-nuclear research funding. Application deadline: 30 June 2027.
• Funding for research projects to improve the exploration and integration phases of ICT research. Application deadline: 30 June 2027
• Funding for microelectronics research by collaborative partners within the framework of the KDT Joint Undertaking. Application deadline: 30 June 2027.
• Funding for "Scientific preliminary projects" on fundamental issues of quantum technologies and photonics. Submission of project outlines: 15 December 2027 (deadlines for submission are 15 June and 15 December of each year)
• Funding for measures to support universities of applied sciences in international networking and in submitting applications to European and international research funding programmes (HAW-Europe networks) as part of the "Research at Universities of Applied Sciences" programme. Submission of project applications continuously until 30 June 2029.

Promotion of "Sustainable management and restoration of Ukrainian forests" (external link, opens in a new window). Two annual submission deadlines on 1 January and 1 August.

Promotion of innovations in consumer protection in law and business "Consumer Protection Innovation Programme (external link, opens in a new window)". Application deadline: 30 June 2027

• Funding for research and development projects as part of the "New vehicle and system technologies" funding programme. Evaluation deadlines: 31 March, 30 June, 30 September and 31 December (last deadline 30 June 2027).
• Funding for research, development and innovation in the maritime industry ("Maritime Research Programme"). Application deadline: 30 June 2027.
• Innovation Programme for Business Models and Pioneering Solutions (IGP) funding guideline. Application deadline: 31 December 2027.

Biodiversa+: Call 2025-2026 Joint Call for Research Proposals on "Restoration of ecosystem functioning, integrity and connectivity" (BiodivConnect) (external link, opens in a new window). Pre-proposal submission on 7 November 2025, deadline for full proposals 14 April 2026

International research stays for computer scientists (IFI) (external link, opens in a new window). The DAAD IFI program has been extended until 30 June 2029.

• Fellowships for university graduates from Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Application deadline: annually on 05 March and 05 September.

Open call for Network projects in the field of international collaborative R&D projects. (external link, opens in a new window) Deadline: 1 January 2030.

"Connecting Europe Facility" (CEF) for Transport - Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Facility (AFIF (external link, opens in a new window)). Deadline: 17 December 2025.

Currently, there are no open calls.

Third call for proposals. (external link, opens in a new window) Submission of the Application by 15th of December

• Call for Papers: Transformation of Heritage, Heritage of Transformation. Political Change and its Impact on Synagogues. (DHI Warsaw). Deadline for submissions 31 January 2016
• Call for Proposals: Book Series “Poland: Transnational Histories” (DHI Wasaw). Proposals can be submitted at any time.

Momentum -Funding for Recently Tenured Professors. (external link, opens in a new window) Deadline: 14 April 2026 and 6 April 2027

• Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships for postdocs or experienced researchers for a research stay abroad (6 - 24 months).
• Henriette Herz Scouting Program for outstanding (junior) professors and (junior) group leaders.
• Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdocs and experienced researchers for a research stay in Germany (6 - 24 months).
• Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award for internationally recognised scientists for a research stay in Germany (up to 12 months).
• Humboldt Research Award for internationally recognised scientists for a research stay in Germany (up to 12 months).
• Reimar Lüst Award for International Scholarly and Cultural Exchnage for highly respected humanities scholars and social scientists for a research stay in Germany (up to 12 months).
• Fraunhofer-Bessel Research Award for internationally recognised scientists in applied research for a research stay in Germany (up to 12 months).
• Max Planck Humboldt Research Award for Top Scientist (for research collaboration in Germany).
• Alexander von Humboldt Professorship (to finance a professorship for the first five years).

• Funding for measures to support universities in cross-border networking and applications to strengthen innovative capacity in the European Research Area (FH-Europe).
• Funding for research into quantum technologies as part of the Chips Joint Undertaiking
• Funding of projects within the framework of the European EUREKA clusters. The application procedure is organised in two stages.
• Funding of projects within the framework of the European EUREKA clusters. The application procedure is organised in two stages.
• BMFTR project funding programme: "Science and Higher Education Research (WiHo). 

EU Catalyst Partnership: Call for proposals for breakthrough green technology projects. Further information (external link, opens in a new window)

• Students at Risk - Hilde Domin Programme. Nomination by university management possible on an ongoing basis.
• Project preparation trips for mobility projects with partner countries (KA107). The original application should be sent to the NA DAAD at least four weeks before the requested start of the trip.
• Project preparation trips for Erasmus+ partnerships and cooperation projects.
• Internationalization of Universities of Applied Sciences - HAW.International. Applications for participation in congresses and trade fairs abroad can be submitted throughout the year and on an ongoing basis, but no later than 4 months (120 days) before the 1st day of the event.
• ERA Fellowships Green Hydrogen - supports German and international Master and PhD students as well as for Postdocs in any topics related to Green Hydrogen.
• Scholarships from the Polish government for study and research stays at Polish universities. Application deadline: 3 months before the scholarship starts

Travel grants from the German-Czech and German-Slovak Historical Commission for young academics for research stays of up to two months. Application deadline: all year round more (external link, opens in a new window)

• Research grants to carry out initial independent research projects abroad. Note: the “Research Fellowships Programme” expired. Renewal proposals in the Research Fellowship Programme as well as proposals for return grants can still be submitted under this program.
• Proposal Submission with European Cooperation Partners: Funding of bilateral and trilateral cross-border research projects under the "Weave Lead Agency Initiative" (including Poland and the Czech Republic).
• Walter Benjamin Programme for research projects by early career researchers.
• Individual Research Grants for various research projects. Application deadline for new applications throughout the year, for renewal applications at least 6 months before the approved funds are used up.
• Cooperation with Developing Countries.

Digital Europe Programme (DIGITAL) (external link, opens in a new window) in the areas of digital technology and European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), open for applications all year round. 

Start Transnational - a Bavarian program for the preparation of projects in the transnational and interregional cooperation programmes of the EU funding period 2021-2027. (external link, opens in a new window) No deadlines are set for the submission of applications. Applications are processed on an ongoing basis.

MBO Postdoctoral Fellowships: Supporting internationally mobile postdoctoral researchers in Europe and around the world. (external link, opens in a new window)No deadline, submissions are possible in the spring evaluation (~ January) and autumn evaluation (~ July). 

Work Programme - Changes in eligibility (PhD reference date) for  Starting Grants (external link, opens in a new window) and Consolidator Grants (external link, opens in a new window). Applications can be made in any field of research. The ERC's grants operate on a 'bottom-up' basis without predetermined priorities.

The Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) Fellowships support training and facilitate international collaboration by providing stipends to early-career researchers for a research visit to a host lab in a different country in the FEBS area. Applications may be made at any time. You can apply now for the Ukrainian Short-term Fellowships (external link, opens in a new window) and for the general Short-Term Fellowships (external link, opens in a new window) awarded for the purpose of scientific collaboration, advanced training or employing techniques not available at the candidate’s usual place of work.

Every semester, the Association for Student Exchange in Central and Eastern Europe (GFPS) awards scholarships for semesters abroad (external link, opens in a new window) in the Czech Republic and Poland, an intensive language course in Poland,  as well as internships in the Czech Republic. In return, various scholarships are offered for study in Germany as well. 

DIASPORA 2030 - Call for Diaspora Experts to apply for funding for a short-term development-oriented assignment in the country of origin (external link, opens in a new window) (e.g. Albania, Georgia, Kosovo, Serbia or Ukraine). Applications possible continuously. 

Access to the research infrastructures of the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission. (external link, opens in a new window) Deadline: various deadlines.

Travel Grants for brokerage events to support participation of applicants from Widening (external link, opens in a new window) countries to Pillar II clusters, European partnerships and Missions brokerage events organised on-site. Up tp 1,000 EUR for travel and accomodation can be awarded. 

Funding program of the Kind-Philipp-Foundation for Pediatric Oncology Research in the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft. (external link, opens in a new window) Applications for a travel grant can be submitted at any time.

Fellowship in Environmental Energy Law. (external link, opens in a new window) Application is possible at any time.

• Volkswagen Foundation Funding Portfolio
• Pioneering Research – Exploring the Unknown Unknown.