Research Training Groups

Proposal Requirements

Research programme - high scientific quality and originality (interdisciplinary approach desired) at an international level

Qualification programme - of direct relevance to the research programme, including innovative teaching and supervision elements, which should clearly extend beyond the courses (doctoral colloquia) usually offered in doctorate programmes

Visiting researcher programme - integrated into the qualification programme, adding internationalisation to the training provided

Type and Extent of Funding

Posts for doctoral researchers and postdocs.

Grants for doctoral researchers, applicants holding a degree from a university of applied science (Fachhochschule) or a Bachelor's degree.

Funds for visiting researchers, research students, travel, workshops, small equipment, consumables, coordination, miscellaneous.

Funding Period

Up to nine years

In the case of Research Training Groups whose establishment proposal is decided on by November 2021, one funding period lasts four and a half years.

For Research Training Groups whose establishment proposal is decided on in May 2022 or later, the first funding period is five years and the second funding period is four years.

Eligibility Requirements

Universities or Equivalent Higher Education Institutions