Scientific Instrumentation and Information Technology
Many DFG funding programmes allow applicants to request funding for instrumentation. Major instrumentation for research at universities can also receive 50% funding from the DFG, while proposals for major instrumentation funded by federal states for research, training, teaching and/or clinical care purposes can be reviewed by the DFG.
Major instrumentation proposals are evaluated by the Committee on Scientific Instrumentation and Information Technology in line with technical and scientific criteria. For many instrumentation categories and infrastructure measures, additional information regarding planning and operation of instrumentation is available (in German only).
The DFG actively endeavours to anchor ecological sustainability considerations in its funding activities, also in the instrumentation-related programmes.
- Continued use of existing instrumentation
The refurbishment of existing instrumentation or purchasing used equipment can be alternatives to the acquisition of new instrumentation. - Repair options
The DFG has expanded the options for repair of DFG-funded instrumentation. - You have a good idea for sustainable use of instrumentation
New ideas and additional suggestions for funding options supporting sustainable use of instrumentation can be submitted anytime and also in addition to existing funding options.
Scientific Instrumentation and Information Technology Division
Major Instrumentation Programmes
General Information
- Astrid Ferworn, Tel.: 0228 885-3364, Astrid.Ferworn@dfg.d
Contacts according to technology / scientific area
Central Purchasing Office
Purchasing of scientific instrumentation for DFG programmes / Instrumentation on loan – General Information
Purchasing of scientific instrumentation
- Ute Breue
- Boris Licke
- Sémir Ben Methenn
- Daniel Nagler, Tel.: 0228/885-2183, Daniel.Nagler@dfg.d
Instrumentation Classification Key
Administration of instrumentation on loan and Automobiles on loan