Facts and Figures

As of 21 August 2026, proposals of 401 scientists and researchers have been approved. 139 researchers selected for funding are female, 262 are male. 

The approved proposals come from all academic disciplines and in the most cases the (potential) host institutions are universities though proposals have been approved for a wide range of German research institutions. The majority of researchers whose proposals were approved previously worked in the United States.

Funding cases by programme

Research Area

(Potential) Host institutions

(Potential) Host institutions by German federal state

Regional distribution by country of origin

Countries of origin

Regional distribution by nationality

Nationality

In the DFG's project information system Gepris you find all funded projects(externer Link).

You can also explore the Humboldt Network(externer Link).