Scholarships are not only awarded to (international) researchers by intermediary organisations such as the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation, DFG), German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) or the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and other foundations. Major non-university research organisations also have their own programmes that support both junior and senior researchers.
Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is the world’s leading applied research organisation. With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial exploitation of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process.
Helmholtz Association
The Helmholtz Association is the largest German research organisation. It offers several opportunities for young researchers.
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Leibniz Association
The Leibniz Association brings together almost 100 research institutions covering various scientific disciplines. Leibniz Institutes offer opportunities for doctoral students, postdocs and senior researchers alike.
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Max-Planck-Gesellschaft
The Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science is an independent non-profit research organisation. The 86 Max Planck institutes and research facilites focus on basic research, often taking an interdisciplinary approach. They are also engaged in supporting young researchers.
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Academies of sciences and humanities
German academies of sciences and humanities honour researchers with prizes and medals and also award scholarships.
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