Forms and Guidelines
Heisenberg Programme
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
Here, you find all forms relevant for proposal submission.
Programme Guidelines
The Guidelines Heisenberg Programme describe the content of the programme, in particular the programme objective and the eligibility requirements.
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50.03 | DE | Merkblatt Heisenberg-Programm – gültig für Anträge ab 01.01.2018 [10/22] | |
| EN | Guidelines Heisenberg Programme - Valid for proposals submitted as of 1 January 2018 [10/22] |
Proposal Preparation Instructions
The instructions assist you in preparing a proposal. It provides information on which data and information the DFG requires in order to process your proposal.
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54.02 | DE | Leitfaden für die Antragstellung Heisenberg-Programm – gültig für Anträge ab 01.01.2018 [03/24] | |
| EN | Proposal Preparation Instructions - Heisenberg Programme - Valid for proposals submitted as of 1 January 2018 [03/24] |
elan Templates
Here, you find the elan templates that you need for electronic proposal submission. The templates are also provided via the elan portal.
When preparing your proposal, please use the relevant template to describe the project. If you cannot use the template, please make sure to use the outline provided. Please enclose the project description as a PDF file to the electronic template.
Starting or Changing a Heisenberg Grant
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.50 | DE | Inanspruchnahme der Heisenberg-Förderung bzw. Wechsel im Rahmen der Heisenberg-Förderung [03/23] | RTF |
| EN | Starting or Changing Your Heisenberg Grant [03/23] | RTF | |
| 41.04 | DE | Vertrag mit der aufnehmenden Einrichtung/Arbeitgebererklärung (Heisenberg-Stelle) [10/22] | RTF |
Review Process
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.222 | DE | Hinweise für die Begutachtung im Heisenberg-Programm [01/21] | |
| EN | Guidelines for Reviews in the Heisenberg Programme [01/21] | ||
| 10.224 | DE | Hinweise für einen Zwischenbericht im Heisenberg-Programm [05/22] | |
| EN | Guidelines on Writing an Interim Report under the Heisenberg Programm [05/22] |
Request for Funds
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14.32 | DE | Fragebogen zum Stipendienabruf [04/24] | |
| EN | Fellowship Application Questionnaire [04/24] | ||
| 14.33 | DE | Antrag Fahrtkostenpauschale – Gültig nur für Bewilligungen ab 01/2024 – [01/24] | |
| EN | Application for Travel Expense Allowance – Only valid for grants as of 01/2024 – [01/24] |
Use of Funds
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | DE | Verwendungsrichtlinien - Allgemeine Bedingungen für Förderverträge mit der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. (DFG | |
| 2.23 | DE | Verwendungsrichtlinien Heisenberg-Stipendien mit Informationen für Stipendiatinnen und Stipendiaten und Leitfaden für Abschlussberichte [05/15] |
Other Forms
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.90 | DE | Empfehlungen für das Erstellen von Betreuungsvereinbarungen [08/22] | |
| 1.91 | DE | Hinweise zu Publikationsverzeichnissen [09/22] | |
| EN | Guidelines for Preparing Publication Lists [09/22] | ||
| 60.12 | DE | Personalmittelsätze der DF | |
| beihilfeantrag | DE | Antrag auf Beihilfe [01/15] | |
| infcard1 | DE | Informationcard "Entscheidungsprozess der DFG" [09/07] |
Final Reports
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | DE | Verwendungsrichtlinien - Allgemeine Bedingungen für Förderverträge mit der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. (DFG | |
| 2.23 | DE | Verwendungsrichtlinien Heisenberg-Stipendien mit Informationen für Stipendiatinnen und Stipendiaten und Leitfaden für Abschlussberichte [05/15] | |
| 3.02 | DE | Muster für einen Abschlussbericht in der Einzelförderung: Heisenberg-Programm [01/23] | PDF, RTF |
| EN | Template for a Final Report under the Individual Grants Programme: Heisenberg Programme [01/23] | PDF, RTF |