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Round Table in Washington

Strengthening ongoing and future Transatlantic Collaboration
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Upon an invitation by the German Research Foundation (DFG) around 30 German and US experts in science and research policy met in Washington. Their topic: How can scientific cooperation between Germany and the United States be further expanded and remain resilient in light of current geopolitical shifts?

GAIN Conference in Boston

Focus on scientific careers between Germany and the USA
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The German Academic International Network (GAIN) invites young scientists to its 25th annual conference in Boston from 29 to 31 August. The conference is being organized by the Humboldt Foundation, DAAD, and DFG, whose presidents also commented on the state of science and the humanities in the US.

Mitigating Bias in Scientific Evaluation and Decision-Making Processes

E-Learning Course published

Every individual is biased in different ways and to varying degrees. Even in research, which per se strives for facts and evidence, bias cannot be ruled out. The DFG's new e-learning course provides training to mitigate bias. 

The DFG cordially invites everyone interested to participate! 
(in German; English version in peparation).

Analysis of the Involvement of Subject Areas in Clusters of Excellence

DFG publishes data story on the second round of the Excellence Strategy
Mehrere Spielfiguren in den Farben Grün, Gelb, Blau und Rot sind auf einer blauen Unterfläche platziert und mittels Punkten in diesen Farben miteinander verbunden. In der Mitte ist mit leichter Transparenz das ExStra-Logo eingefügt.

One of the key findings of the analysis is that the subject profile of the clusters largely reflects that of ongoing DFG funding. Only minor shifts have occurred compared to the first round of the competition. 

To the data story(interner Link)

DFG - German Research Foundation

Things to Know about the Proposal and Funding Process

Funding Opportunities

Calls for Proposals

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