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Applicants
Yes. A Collaborative Track proposal may include multiple PIs from Germany and/or Israel. However, each proposal must include at least one eligible PI from Germany and one eligible PI from Israel. In the Solo Track, on the other hand, only one eligible PI is permitted per proposal, who may be either German or Israeli.
Eligibility is based on institutional affiliation, not nationality. For the purposes of GIF calls, applicants are considered German or Israeli according to the GIF-eligible institution with which they are affiliated.
No. Each researcher may serve as a PI on only one proposal per call. However, a PI may participate as a Collaborating Investigator (CI) in additional proposals.
A Principal Investigator (PI) is responsible for the scientific and administrative management of the project and is the recipient of GIF funding.
A Collaborating Investigator (CI) contributes scientifically to the project but is not a direct recipient of GIF funding. Any costs associated with a CI must be included in the budget of the relevant PI, in accordance with the GIF Budget Guidelines.
No. The budgets requested by the PIs do not have to be identical.
GIF generally prefers a balanced allocation of funds between the two research teams, reflecting an equitable contribution to the joint project. However, the requested budgets should primarily reflect the actual needs of each team and be fully justified in the proposal.
All requested costs must comply with the GIF Budget Guidelines.
Eligible expenses include research-related costs such as personnel, equipment, consumables, travel, and other direct project expenses, in accordance with the GIF Budget Guidelines. All requested costs must be necessary for the successful completion of the proposed research, clearly justified, and comply with the funding rules applicable in each country.
No. Ethical and regulatory approvals are not required at the application stage. However, if your project involves research requiring ethical or regulatory approval (e.g., research involving human participants, animals, personal data, or other regulated activities), it is the responsibility of the Principal Investigators and their institutions to obtain all necessary approvals before commencing the relevant research activities.
Applicants should ensure that the proposed research complies with all applicable ethical, legal, and institutional requirements in Germany and Israel.
Yes, provided that your research institution submits written confirmation that your employment is expected to be extended for the duration of the proposed project.
No. Starting in 2027, GIF will publish recurring calls organized by research area. As a general rule, each research area is expected to be included once every two years.
Grantees
No. Principal Investigators may not request salary support from GIF. Please refer to the GIF Budget Guidelines for details on eligible expenses.
Yes, provided this is permitted under the applicable regulations in your country. Scholarships (without social security contributions) are eligible where allowed under local regulations.
You may reallocate funds between eligible budget categories, where permitted under the GIF Budget Guidelines, or cover the remaining costs through other funding sources.
Yes. Members of the research team can use project travel funds, provided they are directly involved in the GIF-funded project and the travel is necessary for carrying out the approved research.
Expenses will only be reimbursed with receipts and airfares will only be reimbursed with boarding passes.
Yes. GIF provides an additional 10% overhead on the actual eligible project costs, provided that the total requested budget does not exceed the maximum grant amount. The combined research and overhead costs may not exceed the approved grant budget.
No. Grantees are required to submit a financial report at the end of each grant year. A joint scientific report is also required. Grantees are eligible to receive a payment if both reports have been approved, and the budget usage justifies the next payment.
The final payment will be transferred after GIF receives the joint scientific report for the last year of research.
All report forms are available on the GIF website under the relevant grant program. The Financial Status (first page) of the financial report will be sent to you at the start of the grant and after approval of each financial report. It is also possible to request financial status by writing to finance@gif.org.il.
Financial reports must be submitted even if there are no expenses for the year. In this case, parts 1 and 2 of the report must still be submitted. Part 1 should have “0” written in the expenditure column for the year and Part 2 should be signed by the PI, stamped and signed by the institutional administration, and dated.
Financial reports must be submitted separately for each year.
Budget reallocations between approved budget categories are permitted, subject to the GIF Budget Guidelines. Requests must be submitted using the Budget Transfer Form available on the GIF website. The total approved budget cannot be changed.
No. Only expenses incurred during the approved project period are eligible for reimbursement.
The unused budget will roll over to the same code in the next grant year and is available to the grantee until the end of the grant.
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