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Announcement and Date Notification

Announcement of Clusters of Excellence to receive funding in the future from approx. 5 pm on 22 May
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In connection with the Excellence Strategy of the German federal and state governments, the decisions on the future Clusters of Excellence to receive funding will be made in Bonn at the end of May. The DFG and the German Science and Humanities Council (WR) will be providing information on the procedures and plans: the funding decisions will be published online in the form of a list and via livestream, as a press release, and on social media channels.

Communicator Award Goes to German Language Education Expert Petra Anders

Researcher receives award for outstanding communication

Communicator-Prizewinner 2025 Petra Anders

The Communicator Award presented by the DFG and Stifterverband goes to German language education expert Professor Dr. Petra Anders. She receives the €50,000 prize in recognition of her outstanding science communication aimed at promoting reading and language skills at primary school level.

Eight New Priority Programmes Approved

Approximately €55 million for the first funding period
Schwerpunktprogramme

The DFG is establishing eight new Priority Programmes (SPP) which are due to start in 2026. The topics range from language models and unconventional magnetism to the sustainability of food supply chains.

DFG to Fund Five New Research Units

Topics range from chiral phonons to abuse in the Church

Five new Research Units will receive total funding of approximately €19 million, including a 22-percent programme allowance. In addition, four Research Units, one Clinical Research Unit and one Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences will be extended.

DFG - German Research Foundation

Things to Know about the Proposal and Funding Process

Funding Opportunities

Calls for Proposals

Basics and Topics

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