2. What funding opportunities are available in Germany?
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Numerous sources of funding are available to foreign scientists in Germany. Many organisations promote research in Germany by supporting individual projects and research cooperation, by awarding prizes for outstanding research achievements, and by funding scientific infrastructure and encouraging contacts in science and research.
The key funding organisations are the German Research Foundation (DFG), the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). If you receive a research grant, scholarship or fellowship, you will certainly also be able to benefit from an extensive range of support and advice services addressing various questions, such as how to choose the most suitable research institute or how to solve questions of everyday life in Germany.
Funding Programmes
Many research and funding organisations offer excellent funding opportunities and ideal conditions for foreign scientists in all fields. Over 26,000 foreign researchers received financial support from German funding organisations and agencies in 2009 alone.
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Funding Databases
Germany has a wide range of funding options available for foreign scientists. Search the follwong two funding databases - they provide you with several programmes offered by a wide variety of institutions.
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