DFG Emmy Noether Programme

Research grant from Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft

Open to all fields

Deadline not stated

About

Rolling support for independent junior research groups across disciplines, including neuroscience, physics, chemistry and machine learning. Researchers develop the scientific and teaching qualifications needed for a professorship at a German university or research institution.

Eligibility

Career stage: Postdoc · Early independent researcher

Apply with a supervisor or host

Covers: Six years, initially three plus three following evaluation. Modules cover the group-leader position, project staff, direct research costs and equipment, with additional eligible support.

Host location: Germany

Research group hosted in Germany. Applicants from abroad must state their intention to continue their research career in Germany.

Nationality or residence: Foreign applicants are eligible subject to the programme conditions.

Eligibility source Source 2

Reviewed Sep 29, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

Outstanding doctorate, normally two years of postdoctoral experience and application within four years of the PhD; six years for licensed medicine/psychology applicants and permitted extensions apply. Substantial international research experience is required. Applicants already qualified for a professorship or holding equivalent group funding are excluded.