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How to DFG: Strategies and practical advices on applying for a Sachbeihilfe

What do I need to consider for a promising DFG application? And what pitfalls should I avoid?

In a new series of sessions, our experienced research advisors will guide you on your personal journey to a successful application and invite you to share your experiences.

Tuesdays, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in different locations;
Registration via Stud.IP No. 69809

Forms and Guidelines

The DFG regularly restructures and updates its Forms and Guidelines. You should therefore use the latest templates.

Budget Calculation

You can always request the latest budget calculation bases from us.

Additional Information

For additional information on the research context, such as research data management, gender and diversity, ethics and environmental sustainability, please contact us.

Proposals are submitted to the DFG via the elan portal. Registration is required for submission, which can take up to three working days. The elan flyer provides more information on e-proposals.

Date

Committee

27./28.03.2025

Senate and Joint Committee

28.03. Announcement of Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize winners 2025

31.03. Announcement of new and extended research groups (FOR)

31.03. Announcement of new priority programs (SPP)

27./28.05.2025

Senate and Grants Committee Collaborative Research Centers (SFB)

30.05. Announcement of new and extended Collaborative Research Centers (CRC)

12./13.06.2025

Senate and Grants Committee Research Training Groups (GRK)

16.06. Announcement of new and extended Research Training Groups (RTG)

24./25.09.2025

Senate and Main Committee

25.09. Announcement of new research impulses (FIP)

26.09. Announcement of new and extended research groups (FOR)

19./20.11.2025

Senate and Grants Committee Collaborative Research Centers (SFB)

21.11. Announcement of new and extended Collaborative Research Centers (CRC)

25./26.11.2025

Senate and Grants Committee Research Training Groups (RTG)

27.11. Announcement of new and extended Research Training Groups (RTG)

10./11.12.2025

Senate and Main Committee

11.12. Announcement of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize winners 2026

12.12. Announcement of new and extended research groups (FOR)

The dates of the review board meetings are not announced publicly, but can often be requested by telephone from the relevant department at the DFG Head Office. The DFG itself provides an overview of the committee meetings.

Prof. Dr. Marc Goerigk
Prof. Dr. Marc Goerigk
Raum HK30 239
Tel.: +49(0)851/509-5360

The main role of the DFG Liaison Officers at the University of Passau is to support DFG applicants and project leaders in case of uncertainties and questions of doubt in all phases of the proposal process and to mediate between the DFG and the internal parties involved if necessary.

More information on the activities in general can be found on the DFG website.

What is DFG Individual Grants and how does the application process work?

The path from funding application to approval

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The film explains the process of applying for funding using the example of a fictitious applicant.

Information and Assistance

Jan Bachor

Jan Bachor

Room: (N12) 109
Nikolastraße 12
94032 Passau

Phone: +49 851 509-3403
jan.bachor@uni-passau.de
Consultation hours: Monday to Thursday

Ines Brachmann

Ines Brachmann

Room: (N12) 110
Nikolastraße 12
94032 Passau

Phone: +49 851 509-3404
ines.brachmann@uni-passau.de
Consultation hours: 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Nancy Scharpff

Nancy Scharpff

Room: (N12) 109
Nikolastraße 12
94032 Passau

Phone: +49 851 509-1119
nancy.scharpff@uni-passau.de
Consultation hours: usually 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or by appointment

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