Press
On this page, you will find a selection of DFG’s press releases on the ecellence initiatve. Further information can be found on the DFG website
2008
- 24/11/08 | Excellent Research: Made in Germany
- Representatives of Germany’s Excellence Initiative visit the US to promote Germany as a research destination
- 11/07/08 | Continuation, Competition and Flexibility
- DFG and the German Science Council submit a white paper on the further development of the Excellence Initiative
2007
- 19/10/07 | Decisions on the Second Round of the Excellence Initiative Announced
- Over One Billion Euros for Top-level Academic Research
- 12/01/07 | The Second Round of the Excellence Initiative
- Thirty-five Universities Invited to Submit Proposals
2006
- 13/10/06 | Decisions on the First Round of the Excellence Initiative Announced
- 873 Million Euros for Top-level Academic Research
- 20/09/07 | DFG Receives 261 Draft Proposals for the Second Round of the Excellence Initiative
- Commitment of Universities in the Competition for Funding Remains Undiminished
- 20/01/07 | Initial Decisions Reached on the Excellence Initiative
- Joint Commission Decides on Over 300 Draft Proposals
2005
- 07/10/05 | Almost 300 Draft Proposals Received
- Universities Vie for Funding Under the Excellence Initiative
- 23/06/05 | The DFG and the German Science Council Welcome Agreement on the Excellence Initiative
- Preparations for a rapid launch of the programme already made
