Purpose

To enable outstanding researchers with a proven scientific track record to pursue exceptionally innovative or higher-risk projects

Eligibility Requirements

Researchers who hold or are eligible to hold professorships, especially at universities, and who have an outstanding cv and great scientific potential

Proposal Requirements

Exceptionally innovative or higher-risk projects that cannot be funded within the scope of other DFG programmes or within the framework of the applicant’s own institution

Type and Extent of Funding

Funding for staff, scientific instrumentation, consumables, travel, miscellaneous and publication costs. Applicants may request funding from €500,000 up to €1.25 million, for five years, in increments of €250,000.

Funding Duration

5 years

Forms and Guidelines

• Forms and Guidelines

No submission deadlines apply.

Additional information on scientific matters may be obtained under

• Programme Contacts

Questions on policies and procedures may be addressed to

• Wibke Heinecke