Database und 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. The DFG funds the best scientists and academics and pays particular attention to the promotion of young researchers and equal opportunities in the German research system.
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, both doctoral candidates and 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 a PhD Portal
Find a PhD provides information on PhD scholarships and self-financed PhD programs at research institutions and universities worldwide.
Funding Database of the DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service
The "Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst" (DAAD) is the biggest funding organization in the world supporting the international exchange of German and international students, doctoral candidates, postdocs and researchers. DAAD offers more than 250 programs, from summer/winter schools up to short-term and long-term research stays and travel expenses for conferences and symposia.
Fulbright Commission
The Fulbright Commission offers exchange and funding programs for PhD Students and young researchers 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.
Mystipendium.de
Mystipendium.de covers a large range at funding possibilities for PhDs for all faculties and units. By matching procedure from a data base with over 2.100 funding entries only those scholarships and foreign grants are shown to each user, which fit on the own curriculum vitae.
PhDGermany Platform – German Academic Exchange Service
German universities and research organisations are always looking for qualified doctoral students from abroad. PhDGermany publishes PhD position offers in Germany that specifically target international applicants.
PhDportal EU
PhDportal EU compares PhD programs at universities and research institutes in Europe.
RESEARCHconnect Germany
RESEARCHconnect Germany offers collected and edited information on research funding for (young) scientists and research assistants. 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.