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German Research Foundation (DFG) Heisenberg Programme 2026

Awarded by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Post Doc

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to EUR 4,450 + Other

Eligible Courses

All fields offered by the university

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals

Can Be Taken At

Universities/Institutions in Germany

Provider

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)

Last Verified On

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Overview

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must have a habilitation or an equivalent qualification.
  • Researchers who have completed the Emmy Noether Programme, hold DFG project staff positions, or have leadership experience in private-sector research or mid-level faculty positions are eligible.
  • Junior professors who have received positive evaluations are also eligible.
  • German researchers returning from abroad are eligible if they meet the other academic qualifications.
  • International researchers with equivalent qualifications who wish to pursue their careers in Germany may also apply.
  • Applicants should have a track record of outstanding research, demonstrated through publications, successful projects, and leadership in their respective fields.

Benefits:

  • Heisenberg Position: Research position with funding at a German or international institution.
  • Heisenberg Substitute Position for Clinicians: Funding for clinicians to take research leave while retaining their clinical role.
  • Heisenberg Professorship: Temporary professorship with funding at a German university.
  • Heisenberg Fellowship: 4,450 EUR/month for research with an additional material costs allowance.

Application: Applicants must apply as per the instructions for project proposals.

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FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

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  • The deadline of German Research Foundation (DFG) Heisenberg Programme 2026 is N/A.
  • German Research Foundation (DFG) Heisenberg Programme 2026 is offered to Post Doc degree.
  • German Research Foundation (DFG) Heisenberg Programme 2026 is offered for All fields offered by the university.
  • German Research Foundation (DFG) Heisenberg Programme 2026 is open for: Open to all nationals.
  • German Research Foundation (DFG) Heisenberg Programme 2026 is offered by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD).
  • German Research Foundation (DFG) Heisenberg Programme 2026 covers Partial Funding, up to EUR 4,450 + Other.