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