Forms and Guidelines
Clinical Trials
All guidelines, templates and further forms for this programme can be found in the below list.
Guidelines, templates and further forms for this programme were supplemented by the topics of sustainability in funding activities, dealing with risks in international cooperation and the use of generative “artificial intelligence” (AI).
Details on the specific scope of change and the applicable transition periods can be found under the following link.
Please note: As of now, please use the new guidelines and proposal templates of the respective programmes. As of 1 September 2024, proposals following the old model are no longer accepted. The additions regarding the handling of generative AI in the “Guidelines for the Review” apply with immediate effect.
Proposal Submission
Feasibility studies involve a one-stage application process. Proposals must be submitted directly. Proposals for funding feasibility studies can be submitted at any time.
Interventional trials involve a two-stage application process. In the initial stage, draft proposals are to be submitted. Draft proposal may be submitted at any time. Proposals may be submitted only after explicit invitation by the DFG. The invitation will be based on a previously approved draft proposal.
If an interventional trial is proposed on the basis of a feasibility study funded under this programme, the submission of a draft proposal is not required. In this case, a proposal can be submitted directly.
Observational trials also involve a two-stage application process. In the initial stage, draft proposals are to be submitted. Draft proposal may be submitted at any time. Proposals may be submitted only after explicit invitation by the DFG. The invitation will be based on a previously approved draft proposal.
Draft proposals and proposals can be submitted at any time via the DFG’s elan portal.
More information on submitting a proposal can be found in the Guidelines Clinical Trials Programme.
Module Guidelines
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52.01 | DE | Modul Basismodul [09/24] | |
| EN | Module Basic Module [09/24] | ||
| 52.03 | DE | Modul Vertretung [02/19] | |
| EN | Module Replacements [02/19] | ||
| 52.04 | DE | Modul Rotationsstellen [09/22] | |
| EN | Module Temporary Substitutes for Clinicians [09/22] | ||
| 52.05 | DE | Modul Mercator-Fellow [10/11] | |
| EN | Module Mercator Fellows [10/11] | ||
| 52.06 | DE | Modul Projektspezifische Workshops [09/22] | |
| EN | Module Project-Specific Workshops [09/22] | ||
| 52.07 | DE | Modul Öffentlichkeitsarbeit [10/11] | |
| EN | Module Public Relations [10/11] |
Proposal Preparation Instructions
Please use the respective instructions when preparing your proposal. Here, you can find information on which data and information the DFG requires in order to process your proposal.
Draft Proposal
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.03 | EN | Proposal Preparation Instructions Clinical Trials Programme - Draft Proposals [09/22] |
Template for Submitting a Proposal
Please use the relevant template to describe the project. If you cannot use the template, please make sure to use the outline provided.
Draft Proposal
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53.13 elan | EN | Draft Proposal Clinical Trials Programme [09/22] | RTF |
Proposal
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53.14 elan | EN | Proposal Template – Clinical Trials Programme [03/24] | RTF |
Interim Reports
Funded interventional trials and observational trials require interim reports to be submitted every six months. Please submit your interim report via email to clinicaltrials@dfg.d.
Guidelines for Interim Reports
Please use the guidelines when preparing your interim report. Here, you can find information on which data and information the DFG requires in order to process your interim report.
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.04 | EN | Preparation Instructions Clinical Trials Programme - Interim Report [06/17] |
Template for Submitting an Interim Report
Please use the following template when preparing your interim report. If you cannot use the template, please make sure to use the outline provided.
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.041 | EN | Interim Report Template - Clinical Trials Programme [06/17] | RTF |
Final Reports
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | DE | Verwendungsrichtlinien - Allgemeine Bedingungen für Förderverträge mit der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. (DFG |