The DFG (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft) is Germany's largest central, self-governing, and independent research funding organization, serving all fields of science and humanities. It provides knowled
ge-driven funding for high-quality research projects, predominantly basic research, chosen by researchers themselves. Jointly funded by the German federal and state governments, the DFG bases its procedures on scientific criteria, supports researcher careers, and works to enhance the overall German and European research systems.
