The DFG is establishing ten new Research Training Groups to provide doctoral researchers with a structured research and qualification programme. The groups cover topics such as cellular responses to ionising radiation, interactions during market regulation, and psychological development risks in children and adolescents.
The DFG will establish 11 new Collaborative Research Centres, receiving €94.4m for four-year projects on astrophysics, immune systems, and data analysis. New CRCs focus on efficient lift systems, self-organisation in physics & biology.
The DFG is establishing four new Research Units to explore topics such as sacrality in pre-modern era, placebo and nocebo effects, and developing new methods for surgical interventions on the skull. These units aim to enable researchers to devote themselves to current issues and develop new approaches.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft is setting up six new Research Units to facilitate transregional and interdisciplinary cooperation among researchers. The new networks focus on topics such as neurophysiological processes, correlated solids, the Mamluk era, combustion processes and climate change.
The DFG approved twelve new Collaborative Research Centres to explore various research topics including the molecular interactions of immune response in pneumonia, innovative programming techniques, and materials for bone regeneration. The new centres aim to advance our understanding of complex phenomena and develop new therapies.
The DFG Research Centre for Renewable Therapies will receive €30 million in funds over the next four years. The centre aims to develop new cellular therapies and treatment options for various diseases, including metabolism diseases, cancers, and immune system disorders.
The DFG has established five new Clinical Research Units to study highly topical medical issues such as bowel cancer metastases and hormone-related obesity. The units aim to develop individual forms of treatment for conditions like glomerulonephritis and improve diagnostic strategies,
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) is establishing 14 new Research Training Groups to promote young researchers in Germany. These groups will focus on innovative areas such as fluorine chemistry, institutional transition in East Asia, and frequency effects in linguistics. The funding recipients will work closely with foreign uni...
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) history study reveals the Nazi regime's impact on German science, including medical research and agricultural studies. The study highlights the need to consider the historical context of scientific development during this period.
Physicists Wolfgang Knoll and Shigemasa Suga have been recognized for their contributions to German-Japanese cooperation. The Eugen and Ilse Seibold Prize, awarded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, honors their collaborative research in exotic nano materials.
The DFG and NSFC have established a Science Promotion Centre in Beijing to support joint research projects between Chinese and German scientists. The centre will fund the preparation and elaboration of projects, as well as finance 'Rainbow Conferences' aimed at fostering links between top researchers.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft has chosen five locations to develop bioinformatics capabilities, focusing on Bielefeld, Munich, Leipzig, Saarbrücken, and Tübingen. The initiative aims to boost Germany's attractiveness in life sciences and academic research.
The congress examined the development of sciences and humanities from 1910 to 1960, exploring interactions between science and politics. The DFG President emphasized the importance of understanding the organization's role in science during the Third Reich.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft conference highlighted the need for research into adiposity, which causes physical disorders and increases the risk of contracting illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disorders. Scientists called for guidelines to support doctors and patients in their struggle against obesity.
The DFG is setting up 14 new Research Training Units, two of which are European, to provide novel academic qualifications for medics and scientists. The new units will promote interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative research in various fields.
A junior scientist has improved the efficiency of organic solar cells and discovered a new type of transistor, enabling flexible circuit manufacture. This breakthrough paves the way for simplification of circuit manufacturing and potential replacement of traditional silicon-based solar cells.
Eight scientists have been selected for the Gerhard Hess prize for their groundbreaking work in humanities, biology, and medicine. The winners include Dr. Martin Wallraff for his critical edition of a Christian author's chronography, and Dr. Thomas Behr for developing radioimmunotherapies to treat tumours.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft has awarded the most highly endowed German promotion prize to 14 scientists and scholars. The prize-winners, chosen from over 100 nominations, will receive funding of up to €3 million to support their research.
The DFG will establish 21 new collaborative research centres in 59 universities, focusing on Cultural Sciences, Biology/Medicine and Natural/Engineering Sciences. The initiative aims to investigate various topics, including social integration, religion, cell regulation and disease mechanisms.
The DFG's new Communicator Award is given to scholars and scientists explaining their research in a comprehensible manner. The award focuses on papers published in German and will be announced through various media channels.
Researchers used genetically modified mice to elucidate the mechanism underlying hereditary breast cancer. The study found that mutations in the BRCA-1 gene lead to genetic instability, favouring further mutations and tumour growth.
A recent study by Frankfurt historian Notker Hammerstein sheds light on the DFG's record during the Weimar Republic and Third Reich, revealing a period of political conformity under National Socialism. The organization's founding ideals were largely abandoned in favor of Nazi ideology.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft has awarded the Eugen- and Ilse-Seibold Prize to Hans-Joachim Queisser and Yasuo Tanaka for their contributions to scientific studies in Japan and Germany. The prize promotes understanding between the two countries through fellowships and project funding.
The DFG is establishing 21 new collaborative research centres, including two cultural science units, to foster interdisciplinary research and global connections. The humanities and social sciences will see nine new research centres, while biology, medicine, natural sciences, and engineering will each gain three.
A study by Dr. Petra Platte found that genetic predisposition plays a major role in obesity development, but environmental factors such as diet and exercise are also crucial. The Amish community was used as a control group to isolate genetic factors, revealing similarities between family members' body types and fat distribution patterns.
Eleven German research centers are extending their funding by two years, totaling over DM 30 million, to develop innovative biomolecular recognition systems, biomedicine applications, and industrial solutions. This initiative supports the technology transfer from universities to regional companies.
The 'Dissertation Online' project aims to digitize theses, enabling researchers to search and access them quickly. The initiative involves adding meta-data to scientific texts, developing software tools for targeted searching, and providing guidelines for digital theses.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft has published the List of MAK and BAT Values 1998, revising health risks from exposure to ethanol vapors and aerosols, as well as sidestream smoke. The new classifications include significant updates on carcinogenic substances, with 22 evaluations or revisions for human cancer risk.
The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) is funding four new research units exploring various scientific topics. These units will investigate the development of better implants, tools for effective small-scale farm management, and the study of arithmetic and its relations to other mathematical fields.
The DFG's new programme aims to promote the independence of young scientists by providing funding for research work abroad and independent research at German universities. It targets especially qualified young scientists and will handle 100 new grants per year, with up to DM 120 million in funding.
Researchers develop models to predict wearout and damage of undercarriages and rails due to stress, enabling early replacement and cost savings. The studies aim to improve the efficiency and safety of high-velocity trains.
The DFG is establishing 14 new collaborative research centres across Germany, focusing on areas like biology/medicine and natural sciences. These initiatives will enable universities to conduct costly long-term research projects with a focus on young scientists' autonomy.