Emmy Noether Programme
The Emmy Noether Programme gives exceptionally qualified early career researchers the chance to qualify for the post of professor at a university by leading an independent junior research group for a period of six years.
The programme is open to postdocs and junior professors with temporary contracts who are at an early stage in their research careers. Holders of a junior professorship with a positive interim evaluation are no longer included in the target group for this programme, and are not eligible to submit proposals or receive funding.
Purpose
To give highly qualified researchers the opportunity to satisfy the prerequisites for appointment as a university professor by leading an independent junior research group and performing relevant teaching duties
To attract outstanding early career researchers (back) to Germany from abroad
Eligibility Requirements
Early career researchers in all disciplines, normally up to 4 years after completion of the doctorate
- Normally at least two years of postdoctoral experience
- Substantial international research experience
- Applicants from abroad are expected to continue their research careers in Germany after the funding comes to an end.
A written letter of intent must be attached to the proposal. - The ENP is not open to those who have already satisfied the requirements for a professorship, in particular those who have completed or are about to embark on the habilitation process, as the funding objective has already been achieved in these cases.
- An individual is not eligible if they are in receipt of a type of funding similar to the ENP for an independent (junior) research group from a national research institution, programmes offered by the federal and state governments, or an international institution located in Germany.
- Form 50.02 "Emmy Noether-Programme(interner Link)
Proposal Requirements
Excellent research project
Application Requirements
Assessed on the basis of previous research work, ambitious publications in internationally respected journals or a comparable format
Type and Extent of Funding
Modules:
- Emmy Noether Independent Junior Research Group Leade(interner Link)
- Basic Modul(interner Link)
- Temporary Substitutes for Clinician(interner Link)
- Mercator Fellow(interner Link)
- Project-Specific Workshop(interner Link)
- Public Relation(interner Link)
- Family Allowanc(interner Link)
- Standard Allowance for Gender Equality Measure(interner Link)
Funding Duration
6 years
Time to Decision
Approx. 8 months
Forms and Guidelines
No general submission deadlines.
Proposals can be submitted at any time in accordance with the requirements listed above.
An Emmy Noether independent junior research group can be associated with a Collaborative Research Centre with a related topic at the same location. This allows the independent junior research group to be integrated into an excellent research environment. As a full member of the CRC, the leader of the independent junior research group shares in its centralised funds.
The department responsible for the relevant specialist area at the DFG Head Office will be happy to answer your questions about submitting a proposal.
Procedural questions can be directed to
Please note that it can take time to respond to questions. Please also refer to the
Videos
Our portraying film " Accelerating your way to a professorship" shows who the DFG-funded researchers are, what their research is about and what they say about the funding they receive. In the explanatory video you learn who can apply for funding in the Emmy Noether Programme, what the funding conditions are, and what helps when preparing a proposal.
