Gender & Diversity in Science

Researchers with Disabilities and Chronic Illnesses

Information on disabled and chronically ill researchers in the DFG's funding procedures.

Refugee Scientists and Academics

Contribution to integration in research and society/higher education institutions and project leaders can apply for additional staff.

Diversity in the Processing of Proposals

Information on dealing with diversity in DFG proposal processing.

Tool for the Development of Gender Equality plans in science and research

GEAR (Gender Equality in Research and Academia) offers assistance in the preparation of gender equality plans in the science and research sector.

IGAR tool for Integrating Gender Analyses in Research Projects

IGAR tool (Integrating Gender Analysis into Research) provides assistance in integrating gender analyses into research projects.

DFG Instrument Box

The toolbox offers you practical examples of the DFG's research-oriented gender equality standards.

Bertha Benz Prize for Female Engineers

Every year, the Daimler and Benz Foundation awards a female engineer who has completed an outstanding doctorate in Germany with Dr.-Ing. whose thesis findings create added value for society. The prize is endowed with 10,000 Euros.

Sofja Kovalevskaja Award

The prize supports top young scientists from abroad who completed their doctorate with outstanding results no more than 6 years ago and who can present their publications in recognised international journals or publishing houses.

Helene Lange Prize for Young Female Scientists in the MINT Disciplines

The Foundation awards prizes to young scientists for their achievements in research and teaching. All post-doctoral students at German universities in the fields of mathematics, natural sciences, technology or computer science who have not yet been appointed to a full professorship are eligible to participate. (Website in German)

Awards and Promotional Prizes to Support Women's Careers

The Dr. Maria Schaumayer Foundation supports and promotes the careers of women in business and science and research into improving the framework conditions for this career. Submission deadline: 15 April and 15 October. (Website in German)

ResearchConnect Funding Database

RESEARCHconnect is a funding database that provides up-to-date research funding information from national and international funding organizations and supports you in your search for suitable funding bodies and funding programs. The use is free for university members. If you are interested, please contact the research funding department.