Online Talk Series on DFG Funding Opportunities for Research Careers 

Germany’s largest independent research funding organisation offers funding opportunities for all career stages between doctorate and professorship. Join our online talk and get to know the DFG and its funding portfolio for postdocs.

We offer an overview of all funding instruments for the time after your PhD as well as specific focus talks on the Walter Benjamin Programme, the Emmy Noether Programme and the Heisenberg Programme. We will also provide advice on how to prepare your proposal for the review process and answer your questions. PhD candidates and postdocs of all disciplines are welcome to join!

Upcoming talks in the Prospects Series:

• 14 January 2026, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. CET – The Heisenberg Programme

• 10 February 2026, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. CET – The Emmy Noether Programme

• 11 March 2026, 10:30 a.m. - noon CET – DFG-Förderangebote für Postdocs (in German)

• 14 April 2026, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. CET – Das Walter Benjamin-Programm (in German)

• 20 May 2026, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. CET – DFG funding Opportunities for Postdocs

• 25 June 2026, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. CET – The Emmy Noether Programme

Please check this website and DFG's social media accounts for updates on the individual talks and for registration details.

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