Research in Groups at ZiF Bielefeld

The funding format "Research in Groups" is open to scholars from all disciplines post-PhD, based in Germany and abroad. They can propose a research project to be conducted with a curated group of (preferably) international colleagues. If their collaborative application is successful, ZiF will host the group on its campus, offering ideal working conditions. There are three different group formats with varying time span and funding options.

The funding formats have been redesigned in 2022. The previous formats were called Research Groups (comparable to the new Resident Groups) and Cooperation Groups (comparable to the new Long-Term Groups).

Upcoming Deadlines for Application: 28 November 2024; expected next deadline: 22 April 2025

You are interested in interdisciplinary research and want to pursue a current, original topic with a group of scholars? The Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF), Bielefeld University's Institute for Advanced Study, offers researchers the opportunity to work together on current, original topics. The ZiF offers financial resources (e.g. for events, accommodation, travel expenses), the necessary infrastructure (e.g. conference and working spaces, apartments) and organisational support for an intensive examination of an interdisciplinary topic.

Researchers from all disciplines and all countries can apply to the ZiF for funding for research groups in the following formats:

• Visiting Groups: 1 to 3 months at ZiF; up to EUR 50,000 for travel, accommodation, workshops/conferences at ZiF, personnel expenses (buy-outs) cannot be covered
• Resident Groups: 4 to 6 months at ZiF; up to EUR 400,000 for travel, accommodation, workshops/conferences at ZiF, personnel expenses, e.g. in the form of buy-outs
• Long-Term Groups: several visits to ZiF over a period of up to three years; up to EUR 200,000 for travel, accommodation, workshops/conferences at ZiF, personnel expenses (buy-outs) cannot be covered

The detailed calls for applications can be found on the ZiF website.

The Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) at Bielefeld University has been supporting and funding outstanding and innovative interdisciplinary research projects for more than 50 years. The ZiF is an independent thematically open research institution and is open to scholars from all disciplines and all countries.