Purpose

The aim of Project Academies is to enable professors from universities of applied sciences to engage in research projects based on DFG third-party funding at an early stage in their careers.

Eligibility Requirements

For project academy proposals:

• Researchers at universities of applied sciences, universities and other research institutions in Germany with proven track records and experience in applying for third-party funding

For participation in a project academy

• Professors at universities of applied sciences first appointed to a professorial post within the last 6 years.

Proposal Requirements

The aim of the project academy must be to enable professors from universities of applied sciences to engage in research projects based on DFG third-party funding at an early stage in their careers. Project academies are thematic to enable scientific dialogue.

Type and Extent of Funding

• "Project Academies" (Guidelines 51.11)(interner Link)

Proposal Modules

For organisation:

• Project-Specific Workshops (Guidlines 52.06)(interner Link)

For participation:

• Module Replacements (Guidelines 52.03)(interner Link)

Funding Duration

Maximum total of 2 years

Forms and Guidelines

• Forms and Guidelines(interner Link)

No deadline

For the Project Academies concept

• Volker Kreutzer(externer Link)

Technical enquiries:

• DFG programme contacts(interner Link)