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Funding options for refugee scholars and scholars at risk at the German Research Foundation (DFG)

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The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG, German Research Foundation) has expanded its support for refugee scientists and offers various options for submitting proposals or becoming involved in projects.

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Walter Benjamin posts
The Walter Benjamin Programme enables academics in the qualification phase following their doctorate to independently implement their own research project at the location of their choice.
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Supplemental proposals / integration into current funding
Supplementary applications can be submitted to integrate refugee researchers into ongoing DFG projects.
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Special programme for Ukraine
As of September 2022, new project applications for cooperation with partners in Ukraine can include funding for the living expenses of project leaders who are in Ukraine.
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