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German-Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research and Development

The German-Israeli Foundation for Scientific Research and Development (GIF) has been active in supporting research cooperation between Israel and Germany since 1986.

Our objective is to promote and fund basic and applied scientific research projects for peaceful purposes in all fields of research, to strengthen peoples and advance the state of scientific research and development to the benefit of both countries.

GIF Regular Program

The GIF Regular Program supports cooperative research projects conducted jointly by German and Israeli scientists. Each project should include at least one team from each country. The head of each team is to be specified as Principal Investigator (PI) in the application.

Submission cycle 2018

The GIF Submission site is now closed to new applicants

GIF Young Scientists’ Program

The GIF Young Scientists’ Program aims to encourage young scientists and help them establish first contacts with potential counterparts in Israel or Germany.Researchers within 8 years after completing their Ph.D.

Submission cycle 2018

The GIF Submission site is now closed to new applicants

News & Events

Special note for new applicants: At the last GIF Board meeting in July 2019 it was decided (due to temporary financial constraints) to postpone the opening of the GIF submission website for the upcoming cycle. Please follow our homepage for the new date.

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