Database and Search Engine
Below you will find a selection of databases and search engines. A large number of platforms provide an overview of various funding opportunities as well as current calls for applications; some platforms provide information on research institutions and vacant positions, while others provide information and advice on scientific careers. Please note, this is not a complete listing, just selected examples.
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GA funding programs specifically for postdoc phase and habilitation
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
The DFG (German Research Foundation) is the self-governing organisation for science and research in Germany.
ELFI - ELectronic Research Funding Information System
ELFI is an information brokerage system which supports its users in keeping up-to-date information on funding opportunities referring to the original data source. As a customer-oriented service, ELFI provides information for students, scientists, research managers and administrators.
EURAXESS Funding Database
The EURAXESS funding database includes more than 80 funding programs offered by various funding organizations and foundations within Europe. The database's target group are German and international scholars for postdocs.
European-Funding-Guide.eu
The European-Funding-Guide.eu offers a wide range of information on scholarship opportunities and current scholarship announcements within Germany and the EU.
Find Postdoc Portal
Find a Postdoc offers information on postdoc positions at research institutions worldwide.
Fulbright Kommission
The Fulbright Commission offers exchange and funding programs for young scientists who wish to study, teach and/or conduct research in the USA.
KISSWIN.de
KISSWIN.de is a web-based communication and information platform for scholars and scientists which offers information and support on how to build a successful academic career as well as a detailed overview of foundations and funding organizations within Germany.
RESEARCHconnect Germany
RESEARCHconnect Germany offers collected and edited information on research funding for (young) scientists. The database is available in English. Please log in first with the institution "Technische Universität Dresden" and then with your TUD-ZIH login.
Scholarshipportal.eu
On Scholarshipportal.eu you will find a variety of funding opportunities as well as current announcements on all academic education levels within Europe, including Germany.
Stipendiendatenbank des DAAD (Website only in available in German language)
The German Academic Exchange Service (Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst) is a joint institution of German universities and one of the largest funding organizations for international exchange worldwide. The 250 funding programs range from summer/winter schools to short and long-term stays abroad and Germany, as well as travel grants for conferences and lecture tours for German and international students, graduates and scientists.