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Strong partners in research, technology and innovation

For more than 50 years Israel and Germany have been strong partners in research, technology and innovation. Cooperation between the two countries has reached an intensity that could not have been foreseen in its early days.

EUREKA: Germany and Israel call for projects 2026

Call for Proposals for joint R&D projects, focusing on the development of innovative products and services in all technological and application areas. Funding is targeted at ready-to-market solutions for products, services, or methods with a strong market potential for Germany, Israel, and Europe. Deadline: 21 July 2026

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Cancer Research: DKFZ-MOST Cooperation Call 2026 / 2027

The Israeli Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology (MOST) and the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) invite German and Israeli scientists to submit joint pre-proposals for innovative and potentially applicable research projects on all topics and aspects (prevention, diagnosis, therapy) of state-of-the art cancer research. Deadlines: 6 & 13 August 2026

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GIF 2026 Call for AI in Science and Society

The German Israeli Foundation (GIF) invites innovative research proposals that explore the development, application, and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI). This call seeks projects spanning both Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine (STEM), and Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH). Deadline: 15 October 2026

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ISF-DFG Standing Open Procedure on a Lead Agency Basis

Israeli-German research teams are invited to submit outstanding joint research proposals within the scope of basic research in all fields of the sciences and the humanities in this joint funding opportunity of the DFG and the ISF. No deadline, continuous

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Young Scientists Exchange Program (YSEP)

This exchange programme in Water Technology Research was initiated by BMBF and MOST in 1999. The programme is open to Israeli and German students, post graduates, doctoral degree students, and post doctorate candidates who wish to spend a training period in Israel or Germany for 1 to 6 months. No deadline, continuous

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deadline: 21 July 2026

TRANSCAN Call 2026: Translational Research on Cancer Metabolism

The overarching objective is to significantly advance the understanding and exploitation of cancer metabolism in clinically relevant settings. The anticipated outcome of the call is the development of innovative, personalised approaches for cancer diagnosis, patient stratification, and treatment. Both Israel and Germany are among the participating countries. Submit pre-proposals by 21 July. Successful applicants will be invited to submit their full proposal.

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deadline: 21 July 2026

EUREKA: Germany and Israel call for projects 2026

Call for Proposals for joint German-Israeli R&D projects, focusing on the development of innovative products and services in all technological and application areas. Funding is targeted at ready-to-market solutions for products, technology-based services, or methods with a strong market potential for Germany, Israel, and Europe. Partners apply with their project for a Eureka label, a pan European network for market-oriented R&D.

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next deadline: 1 August 2026

Student exchange between the University of Cologne and Ben-Gurion University

Places at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev are primarily awarded to students of Jewish Studies and History. However, students from other disciplines can also apply. The places are aimed at Bachelor’s, Master’s and doctoral students. 2 annual places (or 4 semester places) are available per academic year. The application deadline for the following summer semester is 1 August of the previous year.

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