For postdoctoral researchers at an early career stage pursuing a research career. Separate rules apply to proposals from abroad and to applicants educated predominantly outside Germany. Funding cannot begin until the doctorate is completed. Check the position or fellowship route and German research-system connection requirements in the official guidance.
Zeitplan
No formal submission deadline is specified in the programme FAQ; career-stage and location rules apply.
So bewerben Sie sich
Apply through the funder’s official page (link below); it states the procedure, documents and deadline.
From the call text
Who can apply
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Company stage
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Single applicant or consortium
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Where applicants must be based
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Where to apply
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