DFG liaison officers

Tasks of DFG liaison officers

Each institution of higher education that is a member of the DFG may appoint a professor to act as a DFG liaison officer. The liaison officer serves as an on-site point of contact for researchers who are considering applying to the DFG for funding. The officer’s duties are mainly to provide information on:

• the different funding opportunities offered by the DFG
• the proposal process, especially for those who are applying for the first time
• other matters that may arise, for example questions that come up during the proposal process or following a funding decision

DFG Study Group Elections 2019

In 2019, the next elections for the honorary scientists of the DFG study sections will take place for the period of 2020 until 2023. With your duty within one of these study sections, you will not only participate in the of scientific self-governance science. Moreover, you will be able to take an active part in your research area with high responsibility.

At the moment, the lists of candidates for the different study sections are generated by the DFG. Further information can be found at the following link.