Forms and Guidelines
Walter Benjamin 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 programme guidelines describe the content of the programme, in particular the programme objective, the eligibility requirements and the modules that can be applied for in order to achieve the objective. The instructions assist you in preparing a proposal. Here, you can find information on which data and information the DFG requires in order to process your proposal.
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50.10 | DE | Merkblatt Walter Benjamin-Programm mit Leitfaden für die Antragstellung [03/24] | |
| EN | Guidelines Walter Benjamin Programme with Proposal Preparation Instructions [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.
Project Proposals
Characteristics of Renewal Proposals: If you would like to apply for a WB position following a WB fellowship, or vice versa, please submit a new proposal. If you would like to continue a WB grant that includes both a fellowship and position, and again combine these two modules, please submit two separate renewal proposals via the preceding proposals.
For renewal proposals: If you would like to apply for a WB position following a WB fellowship, or vice versa, please submit a new proposal. If you would like to continue a WB grant that includes both a fellowship and position, and again combine these two modules, please submit two separate renewal proposals via the preceding proposals.
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53.24 elan | DE | Beschreibung des Vorhabens - Walter Benjamin-Programm [03/24] | RTF |
| EN | Project Description - Walter Benjamin Programme [03/24] | RTF |
Module Guidelines
Under the Walter Benjamin Programme, you may submit one or more modules. The module guidelines describe the content of the respective module.
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52.04 | DE | Modul Rotationsstellen [09/22] | |
| EN | Module Temporary Substitutes for Clinicians [09/22] | ||
| 52.18 | DE | Modul Walter Benjamin-Stelle [06/19] | |
| EN | Module Walter Benjamin Position [06/19] | ||
| 52.19 | DE | Modul Walter Benjamin-Stipendium [06/19] | |
| EN | Module Walter Benjamin Fellowship [06/19] |
Review Process
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10.20 | DE | Merkblatt Allgemeine Hinweise für die Begutachtung [09/24] | |
| EN | General Guidelines for Reviews [09/24] | ||
| 10.219 | DE | Hinweise für die Begutachtung im Walter Benjamin-Programm [03/23] | |
| EN | Guidelines for Reviews in the Walter Benjamin Programme [03/23] |
Use of Funds / 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] | ||
| 2.00 | DE | Verwendungsrichtlinien - Allgemeine Bedingungen für Förderverträge mit der Deutschen Forschungsgemeinschaft e.V. (DFG |
Other Forms
| No. | Language | Title [version] | Download |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41.027 | DE | Arbeitgebererklärung Eigene Stelle/WB-Stelle [09/19] | PDF, RTF |
| 55.05 | DE | Hinweise für Eltern zu Leistungen im Rahmen eines Walter Benjamin-Stipendiums [06/19] | |
| EN | Guidelines on Benefits for Walter Benjamin Fellows with Children [06/19] | ||
| 55.06 | DE | Hinweise für Antragstellungen im Walter Benjamin-Programm durch geflüchtete Forschende [08/23] | |
| EN | Guidelines for Proposal Submissions under the Walter Benjamin Programme by Refugee Researchers [08/23] | ||
| 60.12 | DE | Personalmittelsätze der DF | |
| infcard1 | DE | Informationcard "Entscheidungsprozess der DFG" [09/07] |