Meetings and conferences
DFG: International Scientific Events
(1) International congresses, symposia, colloquia, workshops, annual meetings.
(2) Lump sum, varies according to the number of researchers participating.
(3) Application at least 6 months in advance. Applications for annual conferences can be considered only every second year.
DFG: Scientific Networks
(1) Funding for travel and maintenance costs for 3-6 meetings of network participants, publication allowance etc. The aim is to promote scientific exchange in the humanities and social sciences to achieve a specific research goal, e.g. a joint publication, a research project, an exhibition, etc.
(2) Travelling and accommodation expenses for 3 - 6 meetings, coordination, publication expenses. 3 years max.
(3) Application is possible at any time.
Volkswagen Foundation: Symposia and Summerschools
(1) Symposia, workshops, smaller conferences, summerschools for young researchers.
(2) Grants for travelling and accommodation expenses.
(3) Application at least 6 months in advance.
Fritz Thyssen Foundation: Conferences
(1) Smaller academic conferences.
(2) Travelling, accommodation and additional expenses.
(3) Application at least 3 months in advance, deadlines are at the end of February, May, August and November.