Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)

Postal Address: Markgrafenstraße 37 10117 Berlin

Phone number: +49 030 206121-4320

Website: http://www.dfg.de/en/dfg_profile/head_office/berlin_office/index.html

Organisation Type: Research Management

Organisation summary: The DFG is the self-governing organisation for science and research in Germany. It serves all branches of science and the humanities. In organisational terms, the DFG is an association under private law. Its membership consists of German research universities, non-university research institutions, scientific associations and the Academies of Science and the Humanities. The DFG receives the large majority of its funds from the states and the Federal Government, which are represented in all Grants Committees. At the same time, the voting system and procedural regulations guarantee science-driven decisions. Taken from http://www.dfg.de/en/dfg_profile/mission/who_we_are/index.html (12.12.2011)

Funding types: Phd or Master project, Post Doctorate researchers, University departments or institutions, Group of researchers

Funding sources: Government & Research & Development Departments

Geographic area: Worldwide funding

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