(01.02.12) The DFG Senate Commission for the Investigation of Health Hazards of Chemical Compounds in the Work Area has evaluated the state of research and provided scientific advice in the field of occupational health and safety since 1955. The publication of the MAK Collection under open access marks an important step in providing free access to electronic information resources. The database, which contains detailed data and scientific documentation on over one thousand chemical compounds, can now be accessed online free of charge.
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DFG Provides No-Cost Access to MAK Collection
Open Access: Comprehensive Occupational Health and Safety Resource Now Available Online
“One Month in India”
Press release by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the German Academic Exchange Service, the German Research Foundation and Fraunhofer
(31.01.12) In February and March 2012, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), the German Research Foundation (DFG) and Fraunhofer join forces and organise events to present German innovation and research in India. The purpose of their joint effort "One Month in India" is to strengthen and expand R&D collaboration between Germany and India and to foster the mobility among scientists from both countries.
DFG to Establish Seven New Research Units
Topics Range from European Socialization Processes to the Optimisation of Hearing Aids
(20.12.11) The DFG has approved the establishment of seven new Research Units. The purpose of these is to allow researchers to address current questions across disciplines and sites, and to establish new research directions. The topics cover a broad spectrum, ranging from innovative concepts in audiology to novel therapies for alcohol dependency and the relevance of hypothetical claims in science. Over the next three years the new Research Units will receive approximately €14.2 million.
German Future Prize for DFG-Funded Researchers
Future Technology for Solar Energy Recognised by German President's Award
(15.12.11) The research team working with Professor Karl Leo from the Dresden University of Technology was awarded the "German Future Prize" on 14 December 2011 for the pioneering further development of organic semiconductors. DFG President Professor Matthias Kleiner, who attended the award ceremony in Berlin, congratulated "Professor Leo, a DFG Leibniz prizewinner, and the Dresden research team on this great success. From the perspective of the DFG, which intensively supported Karl Leo's work, the prize shows the groundbreaking potential of basic research – as well as for innovations and future-oriented technologies that take into account socio-political challenges, such as changes in energy policy."
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Research with and in Africa
In the DFG's "Africa Initiative", teams made up of African and German researchers are addressing infectious diseases. The participation of researchers from the affected countries and support in the establishment of native research capacities are central concerns of the DFG in the initiative. This dossier provides insight into topics, projects and partners.
Second Phase of the Excellence Initiative
In March 2011 a total of 59 projects from 32 universities passed the preselection in the second phase of the Excellence Initiative. They must submit detailed funding proposals by 1 September in order to compete with the currently funded institutions. The final decision will be made in June 2012. The Excellence Initiative aims to promote top-level research and to enhance the quality of German universities and research institutions.
International Collaboration
Science transcends political boundaries. Yet national borders can also hinder cooperation and exchange. Researchers in Europe, especially, have encountered the challenges posed by Europe’s unique diversity and the opportunities associated with pan-European collaboration. How are these challenges being addressed in Europe? What is the European Research Area?
Biodiversity
Biodiversity encompasses all levels of life, from the diversity of genes to that of species and of habitats. It secures our material needs and generates valuable services that humans require from their environment. At the same time, species diversity safeguards medical care and the continued fertility of the soil and provides protection from natural disasters.
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DFG in Profile
The DFG is Germany's largest research funding organisation.
