Third SPP 2520 Call for Proposals Now Open
The third call for proposals under the DFG Infrastructure Priority Programme SPP 2520 “Research Vessels” is now open. The programme supports participation in expeditions aboard German research vessels and the initial analysis of samples and data. Funding is available for projects of up to three years, starting from January 2028, within the programme's five research themes covering climate, ocean processes, geodynamics, biosphere interactions, and marine technologies.
Proposal deadline: 2 December 2026
Applications must be submitted in English via the DFG elan portal. Please note that applicants must submit both an SPP 2520 grant proposal and the corresponding Core Cruise Proposal through the GPF procedure. First-time DFG applicants must register in the elan portal by 30 November 2026.
For detailed eligibility information, proposal guidelines, and submission instructions, please use this link Application Period 3 or read the DFG Announcement DFG Announcement.
