Seminar: DFG Funding Portfolio and the Research Landscape in Germany (German Research Foundation)

The German Research Foundation (DFG) delegation will be visiting OIST on January 20. We invite you to join this seminar if you are interested in learning more about DFG funding opportunities and programs.

Abstract

Germany offers a diverse and dynamic research environment supported by a wide range of funding schemes, including those for international collaboration. In this seminar, we will introduce the structure of the German research landscape and present DFG’s major funding opportunities for postdoctoral researchers, early‑career scholars, and those aiming for professorship positions.

The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) is the largest self-governing funding organization for basic research in Germany. The DFG promotes the advancement of science and the humanities by funding research projects and facilitating cooperation among researchers.

DFG Delegation:

1. Dr. Ingrid Krüßmann, Director of DFG Office Japan, Deputy Director of International Affairs of DFG, Director of the Sino-German Center for Research Promotion on the German Side
2. Dr. Saiki Hase, Deputy Director (Administration, Funding) of DFG Office Japan
3. Simon Essler, Deputy Director (Strategy, Events, Public Relations) of DFG Office Japan
4. Tuyet Mai Hua, Programme Officer, International Affairs of DFG
5. Aiko Sato, Office Manager of DFG Office Japan 

Overview of the DFG

• DFG Official website
• DFG Office Japan