The German-Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research and Development (GIF) has been funding German-Israeli basic and applied research projects since 1986. A new call for proposals regarding AI in Science and Society has been announced to open in autumn 20206.
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).
Topics
- Topic 1: Advancing the Science and Application of Artificial Intelligence (STEM)
- Topic 2: Artificial Intelligence as an Epistemic Transition (SSH)
Tracks
Two funding tracks are available:
- Collaborative Track: Supports joint proposals by German and Israeli researchers. The duration of the project is up to 3 years, with a maximum total budget of € 300,000.
- Solo Track: Supports early-career researchers (up to 8 years post-PhD) submitting one-year projects without a partner from the other country. The maximum budget for this track is € 25,000.
Timeline
| 1 September 2026 | Opening GIF-portal for submission of pre-proposals. |
| 15 October 2026 | Deadline for pre-proposal submissions. The GIF submission portal will close. |
| 15 December 2026 | Notifications on pre-proposal decisions. Opening GIF portal for full proposal submission. |
| 15 February 2027 | Deadline for full proposal submission. The GIF submission portal will close. |
More information on the program’s topics, tracks, eligibility, and schedule can be found on the GIF website.
Source: GIF