CRC-Schedule: ESTABLISHMENT of a Collaborative Research Centre

Applications for DFG Collaborative Research Centres can be handed in at all times, however, please be advised that the DFG only decides on invitation to prepare a full proposal and accordingly approval or rejection of establishment proposals twice a year (usually end of May and end of November).

The entire application process consists of two steps with a total duration of approximately one and a half years, beginning with your idea and ending with the start of funding. This procedure requires excellent cooperation within the university, across the campus and pertaining to the DFG. Our department will be of assistance during the entire application process, providing you with information and counsel.

The following schedule, thought to serve as an initial means of orientation, portrays an exemplary timeline of the individual steps along the way. Please note that the indicated months are only stated for reference. A more specific time table in relation to your project as well as precise processes will gladly be discussed in individual counseling interviews.

ATTENTION: Currently, due to the high volume of applications at the DFG, the date for the recommendation for the preparation of a full proposal may be postponed by half a year. All other dates will be postponed accordingly.