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Emmy Noether Programme

The Emmy Noether Programme enables exceptionally qualified early career researchers to qualify for a university professorship by leading an independent junior research group for six years. It is open to postdocs and junior professors with temporary contracts who are at an early stage of their careers, and aims to attract outstanding researchers to Germany from abroad.

~72 months Rolling
Full eligibility text

Early career researchers in all disciplines, normally up to 4 years after completion of the doctorate, with at least two years of postdoctoral experience and substantial international research experience. Applicants from abroad are expected to continue their research careers in Germany after funding ends. Not open to those who have already satisfied the requirements for a professorship, e.g., completed or about to embark on the habilitation process.

Deadline

Rolling / ongoing

Form workload

3 form file(s) downloaded; 11 writing prompts; 35 fields/sections; page limits totaling ~20; heavy — expect a full proposal pack

Curated data & sources

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Funding agency DFG Official page ↗
Country / funding source DE · DFG Official page ↗
Deadline Rolling — no fixed deadline — official page lists it as rolling/ongoing Official page ↗
Funding amount Not stated on the official page Official page ↗
Eligibility 3 structured dimensions — see the eligibility panel above Official page ↗

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