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Dear reader,
We hope you had a good start into the new year! January has passed quickly, and while spring might still be quite far away (at least in Germany), #FundingFebruary promises a colourful selection of funding opportunities. In addition to the current calls that you can find in this newsletter, look out for the hashtags #FundingFebruary and #FundingFriday on our social media channels, as we will post calls on a higher frequency in February.
If you want to find out more about the German funding system in general, you will find helpful resources as well as an inspiring peer story in the “Spotlight” and “A closer look” sections. “The bigger picture” offers valuable information on a different sort of funding: financial support for families in Germany. And finally, the next edition of our online event series “Meet Your Future You” on 25 February will also focus on the topic of funding – you can find the link in “Upcoming events”. Happy reading!
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Apply by: 1 March 2025 (social sciences), 1 June 2025 (natural sciences), 1 September 2025 (engineering), 1 December 2025 (humanities)
Postdoc & Advanced research: social sciences, natural sciences, engineering, humanities | | | | |
| Sandpit Program: New calls for proposals to explore Big Data | | | | |
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Apply by: 31 March 2025
PhD: STEM, psychology, medicine | | | | |
| Hector Fellow Academy Doctoral Positions | | | | |
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Apply by: 31 March 2025
Postdoc: energy, infrastructure, environment, materials, chemistry and process engineering | | | | |
| Adolf Martens Fellowship Programme | | | | |
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Apply by: various deadlines at the different Helmholtz Centers, many at the beginning of February; final deadline 30 April 2025
Postdoc: energy, earth and environment, health, information, matter, aeronautics, space and transport | | | | |
| Helmholtz Investigator Groups | | | | |
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Apply by: 15 July 2025
Postdoc & Advanced research: all disciplines | | | | |
| Scientific Fellowships of the Hanse-Wissenschaftskolleg | | | | |
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Apply by: various deadlines (depending on applicant’s country of origin)
PhD & Postdoc: all disciplines | | | | |
| DAAD Research Grants in Germany | | | | |
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Postdoc: all disciplines | | | | |
| Walter Benjamin Programme | | | | |
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| A spotlight on: funding your research in Germany | | | | |
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Germany’s research funding system explained
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Germany spends a growing amount of its GDP on research and development – in 2022, it was more than 121 billion euros. This puts the country in third place within the EU. But how is this amount actually made up? And how does government funding in Germany work exactly?
The Research in Germany website provides a comprehensive overview of Germany’s research funding system and its different contributors – from public sector and EU funding to R&D spending by companies and more than 6,600 foundations that aim to promote science. In addition to facts and figures, the website also links to Germany’s most important funding organisations, the Federal Funding Advisory Service and more. If you are new to the German research landscape, this is the perfect place to start! | | | |
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| A closer look: work in Germany | | | | |
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| Dr Casey Paquola, neuroscientist, research group leader at Forschungszentrum Jülich and Klaus Tschira Boost Fund Fellow, has received funding from the Emmy Noether Programme. In this interview, she talks about the application process and the importance of clarity, revision and critical feedback when writing proposals as well as how mentorship and her achievements have impacted her success. The Klaus Tschira Boost Fund is a programme by the German Scholars Organization (GSO) and the Klaus Tschira Stiftung for flexible funding and career development to promote researchers in the natural sciences, mathematics and computer science. | | | | | | |
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| If you are interested in funding your research career in Germany, but don’t know where to begin, our website will help you get started. Whether you are a graduate, PhD, postdoc or an established researcher – find matching funding programmes, organisations and databases for your career level! | | | | | | |
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| The bigger picture: life in Germany | | | | |
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| On 23 February, Germany will hold its next federal election. Almost 60 million people are eligible to vote, and election results will have impact on issues such as migration, the national budget and education policy. If you have been following the news, but still don’t understand how the German election system works or what the different parties stand for, don’t despair! On deutschland.de, you will find explainers, facts and figures, interviews and background information on many important aspects of the 2025 election. Find out more on the website! | | | | | | |
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| If you move to Germany for your research career, you might bring your family with you – or even start one here. Germany offers many different forms of financial support to families, from child benefit (Kindergeld) and maternity pay to tax relief for single parents. For a good summary of the topic, have a look at the website familienportal.de of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ)! | | | | | | |
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| Overwhelmed by PhD or postdoc life? Then this newsletter is for you! “The Early Career Researcher” is published once a month and covers all topics relevant to early career researchers – from career tips and tool recommendations to mental health advice and productivity boosters. The newsletter is published on LinkedIn. | | | | | | |
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| 2025 marks a century of the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) – 100 years of “Change by Exchange”, expanding horizons and building global connections. If your research career has benefited from DAAD funding, you are warmly invited to join the #DAAD100 campaign and share your journey. Whether through inspiring research, lasting friendships or career milestones, your story matters! Post on social media using #DAAD100 or send it by mail to become part of this special celebration. | | | | | | |
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Last month’s results:
What do you think is the main benefit of diversity in science? | | | | |
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| In December, we asked for your opinion on the main benefit of diversity in science. A clear majority of you (36%) thought that gaining new perspectives was the biggest advantage, while more than a quarter of you voted in favour of “solving global challenges”. This was followed by 21% for “greater inclusivity” and 17% for “increased creativity”. | | | | |
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