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Early Career Research Groups

The University of Freiburg views early career researchers as key players in all academic disciplines. They shape the University of Freiburg’s research profile and have an impact on the development of future researchers. The ECR groups listed below give outstandingly qualified researchers the opportunity to qualify for a university professorship by taking responsibility for their own research group for a period of 5–6 years. These funding formats have also proven to be a successful instrument for attracting young international researchers to Freiburg.

ERC Starting Grants

DFG Emmy Noether Groups

BMBF research groups

‘STEM for the Environment’ research groups