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Funding Opps & Info SessionsNovember 2025 | Issue 11 |
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Dear Reader, With most fall deadlines passed, don’t wait — the first calls of 2026 are closer than they seem. Now is the time to get started. I still have a few spots open to help you get ready for early 2026 submissions. 👉🏽 Reach out here. Until next month, Matt |
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NSF-DFG Lead AgencyDeadline No DeadlinesThe NSF & DFG have launched a Lead Agency Procedure for collaborative research in chemistry, process engineering, fluid mechanics, & thermodynamics. Eligible US and German teams submit a single joint... Read more PIs at US & German research institutions... |
Georg Forster FellowshipDeadline No DeadlinesThe Georg Forster Research Fellowship (Alexander von Humboldt Foundation) supports postdoctoral and experienced researchers from developing and transition countries to conduct 6–24 month research stays in Germany. Fellowsh... Read more Postdocs; Experienced researchers... |
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Carnot Batteries: From Markets to MoleculesDeadline 03 Feb 2026DFG’s Priority Programme SPP 2403 invites interdisciplinary teams to develop an inverse top-down design methodology for Carnot batteries, linking market targets to component- and fluid-level design. Projects should address... Read more PIs at universities ... |
KMU-innovativ: Materials Research (Mat2KMU)Project sketch (LOI) Deadline 15 Apr 2026KMU-innovativ: Materialforschung (Mat2KMU) funds pre-competitive materials R&D (TRL 3–6) by German SMEs and medium-sized companies to develop new or significantly improved materials, strengthen market ... Read more SMEs... |
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Junior research groups in “Future eHealth”Deadline 15 Dec 2025The BMFTR funds junior consortia (3–4 postdoc‑led groups at ≥2 universities) to develop innovative in‑silico eHealth approaches. Eligible applicants are state/state‑recognised universities; project sketches due 15 Dec 2025... Read more Postdocs (future group leaders) & ... |
Research at Universities of Applied Sciences“Project Sketch Deadline 15 April 2026BMBF's FH‑Kooperativ funds long‑term R&D collaborations between Universities of Applied Sciences and companies to strengthen FH research profiles, support practice‑oriented training (including cooperative PhDs), and... Read more Fachhochschulen... |
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Liquid biofuels & renewable fuels of non-biological originDeadline 17 Feb 2026 17:00 CETHorizon Europe topic HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-01 invites consortia to demonstrate large-scale production of liquid advanced biofuels and renewable fuels of non-biological origin for sectors like aviation, shipping and energy... Read more Consortia of industry, technology... |
New CO2 capture technologies
Deadline 17 Feb 2026 17:00 CETHorizon Europe topic HORIZON-CL5-2026-02-D3-24 invites RIA proposals to develop new or emerging CO2 capture technologies (point-source or DAC) focusing on cost reduction, environmental minimisation and... Read more Consortia for Horizon Research &... |
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ERC Consolidator GrantDeadline 13 Jan 2026 17:00 CETThe ERC Consolidator Grant supports researchers 7–12 years post-PhD to consolidate independence by establishing or strengthening an independent research team in Europe. Grants fund up to €2M (plus additional eligible... Read more Individual PIs |
SMART 9th call – 2025Project outline deadline 22 Jan 2026 00:00 CETThe Eureka SMART 9th call (2025) is a bottom‑up call for R&D projects aligned to the SMART technology roadmap. Eligible participants include companies (SMEs, large firms), startups and research organisations (country... Read more Companies (SMEs, large companies)... |
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Xecs Call 5Projects outline deadline 22 Jan 2026 00:00 CETEureka Network’s Xecs call 5 is a bottom-up call for collaborative projects aligned with Xecs’ technology area. Organisations from participating countries can form consortia and use Xecs’ matchmaking platform and events to... Read more Project consortia (participating... |
Sustainable citiesDeadline 22 Jan 2026 23:59 CETEureka’s E5 partners (Austria, Finland, Israel, Singapore, Sweden) invite international consortia of companies and research organisations to apply for R&D funding to develop innovative, commercialisable... Read more Consortia led by companies, research... |
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KMU-innovativ: Future of Value Creation
Submission deadlines Every 15 April & OctThe BMFTR programme “KMU-innovativ: Zukunft der Wertschöpfung” funds risky, pre-competitive R&D projects led by SMEs and mid-sized companies across production, services and work. Funding covers a share of eligible... Read more SMEs as project leaders... |
KMU-innovativ: Energy efficiency, climate protection, & climate adaptationSubmission deadlines Every 15 April & OctBMBF’s KMU-innovativ guideline funds risky, pre-competitive R&D projects by SMEs (also as consortia with research partners) in the technology field 'Energy efficiency, climate protection and climate adaptation'. Grants are... Read more SMEs as project applicants... |
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KMU-innovativ: BiomedicineSubmission deadlines Every 15 April & OctKMU-innovativ: Biomedizin (BMBF) funds SME-led biomedical R&D projects addressing high medical need, supporting drug development from preclinical stages to clinical Phase IIa. Funding covers high-risk projects, promotes SM... Read more SMEs as lead applicants/coordinators... |
KMU-innovativ: BioeconomySubmission deadlines Every 15 April & OctThe BMBF’s 'KMU-innovativ: Bioökonomie' funds innovative R&D projects by SMEs and consortium partners to develop sustainable bio-based products, processes and services. Grants are non-repayable, typically fund up to 50%... Read more SMEs as lead applicants/coordinators... |
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KMU-innovativ: Photonics and quantum technologiesProject sketch deadlines Every 15 Apr & OctThe BMFTR 'KMU-innovativ: Photonik und Quantentechnologien' funds industrial pre-competitive R&D by SMEs to strengthen innovation and technology transfer in photonics and quantum technologies. Funding ... Read more SME companies as applicants... |
KMU-innovativ: Resources and circular economyProject sketch deadlines Every 15 Apr & OctThe BMBF’s "KMU-innovativ: Ressourcen und Kreislaufwirtschaft" funds risky R&D and pre-competitive development projects from SMEs (single or in consortia) that advance resource efficiency, sustainable water management and ... Read more SME companies as applicants... |
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Proof of Concept GrantDeadline 13 March 2026The ERC Proof of Concept Grant offers up to €150,000 (lump sum) for up to 18 months to Principal Investigators of ERC main grants to explore, validate and advance the commercial or societal potential of ideas... Read more PIs holding an ERC m... |
Transatlantic Bridge ProfsWebinar 15 Jan 2026The Volkswagen Foundation's Transatlantic Bridge Professorships support internationally renowned US-based professors in the humanities and social sciences to spend three-year affiliations... Read more Profs at US universities... |
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MomentumDeadline (short proposals) 14 April 2026 23:59 CETMomentum supports professors three to five years after their first tenured appointment to develop the strategic and content direction of their professorship. Open to all disciplines at eligible German institutions; funding... Read more University professors 3–5 year... |
Rise up!Deadline 15 March 2026Rise up! funds first-time associate (W2) professors at German universities with up to €600,000 over 3 years to pursue bold, innovative basic research in biology, chemistry, and medicine. Two deadlines each year (15 March a... Read more First-time associate (W2) profs ... |
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Exploration GrantsDeadline 15 March 2026Exploration Grants from the Boehringer Ingelheim Stiftung provide up to €210,000 over two years to independent junior group leaders in biology, medicine and chemical biology in Germany to explore new, high‑risk research... Read more Independent junior group leaders / early... |
Heisenberg ProgrammeDeadline No DeadlinesThe DFG Heisenberg Programme supports outstanding researchers who meet the requirements for professorship to prepare for senior academic roles while continuing research. Four funding types are available (Heisenberg profess... Read more Individual researchers preparing for lon... |
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Joint Call for German-Argentinean ProjectsDeadline 20 Feb 2026The DFG and CONICET announce the fifth joint call for German–Argentinean research projects in physics, chemistry, materials, geosciences, neurosciences and infectiology/immunology. Proposals (in English) must be submitted ... Read more PIs at Argentinian & German institutions... |
NSF-DFG Collaborations in Advanced ManufacturingDeadline No DeadlinesDFG and NSF invite joint US–German proposals in Advanced Manufacturing. Submit via NSF’s Advanced Manufacturing programme (title prefaced 'NSF-DFG:') and provide an 8-page DFG supplement. Proposals are... Read more PIs at US & German institutions... |
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NSF-DFG Funding Opportunity for Collaborations in PhysicsDeadline No DeadlinesThe NSF and DFG run a joint lead-agency funding opportunity for collaborations in Physics: teams choose a lead agency (NSF or DFG), submit via that agency, and the partner submits a copy to the other. Proposals compete wit... Read more PIs at US & German institutions... |
NSF-DFG Funding Opportunity for Molecular & Cell BioDeadline No DeadlinesDFG and NSF announce a Lead Agency opportunity for joint US–German proposals in basic molecular and cellular biology. Proposals (no deadline) should address molecular/subcellular/cellular-level research, justify the... Read more PIs at US & German institutions... |
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UKRI-EPSRC – DFG Funding Opportunity for Engineering & Physical SciencesDeadline No DeadlinesDFG and EPSRC have a Lead Agency Agreement inviting joint British–German research proposals across EPSRC and corresponding DFG subject areas in the engineering and physical sciences. Proposals (max. ... Read more PIs at UK & German... |
ANR-DFG Funding Opportunity for Natural, Life & Engineering SciencesDeadline 14 Jan 2026 23:59 CETANR and DFG invite joint French–German proposals in natural, life and engineering sciences (NLE). For 2026 the DFG is lead agency; proposals must be submitted to both agencies, comply with DFG and ANR rules, and can run up... Read more PIs at French & German... |
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EU Cooperation Partners (Weave Lead Agency)Deadline 01 Apr 2026DFG’s Weave Lead Agency Process enables bilateral and trilateral German–European research projects via a single lead-agency review while each country funds its share. Eligible researchers (usually post-PhD) submit to a Lea... Read more Individual researchers (post-PhD... |
Joint Submission with Austria and Switzerland (D-A-CH)Deadline No DeadlinesThe DFG D-A-CH Lead Agency Process enables German researchers to submit coordinated programme proposals (Research Groups, Priority Programmes, Collaborative Research Centres) with Swiss and/or Austrian partners... Read more PIs at German institutes... |
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Research projects with Taiwan on artificial intelligenceDeadline 12 Dec 2025BMFTR funds bilateral Germany–Taiwan AI research via two lines: (1) research cooperations (max €600k German funding) and (2) R&D consortia with industry (max €1.2M German funding). Topics include... Read more Consortia coordinators from German... |
Sustainable production & use of biomassPre-Proposal Deadline 28 Nov 2025 12:00 MEZThe BMFTR funds transnational consortia under the Green ERA Hub call on sustainable production and use of biomass. Eligible applicants include universities, research institutions and companies (especially... Read more German project partners (especially... |
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Sustainable hydrogen economy: technical, ecological, economic, & social analysesDeadline 07 Jan 2026 09:00 CETBMFTR invites bilateral Germany–Japan 2+2 project proposals on sustainable green hydrogen (technical, ecological, economic and social analyses). Eligible are universities, research institutions and companies (esp. SMEs). F... Read more German project partners... |
Priority Program “Data-Driven Process Modeling in Metal Forming” (SPP 2422)Deadline 30 Jan 2026The DFG invites proposals for the second funding period of SPP 2422 to develop explainable, data-driven process models and assistive systems for the design of forming-tool surfaces in two-stage forming processes. Projects ... Read more Research groups & PIs at... |
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Priority Programme “Artificial Intelligence for Protein Function (AI4PF)” (SPP 2546)Deadline 03 March 2026The DFG Priority Programme SPP 2546 (AI4PF) invites proposals for three-year projects combining AI-driven computational methods with experimental validation to design functional proteins. Projects should address core areas... Read more PIs / research group... |
Priority Programme “Optimization of thermochemical...” (SPP 2419)Deadline 31 March 2026The DFG has established Priority Programme SPP 2419 to optimise thermochemical energy conversion for hydrogen-based renewable fuels using additive manufacturing. The six-year programme seeks collaborative, interdisciplinar... Read more Collaborative research teams... |
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