Young scientists are one of the most important target groups for the activities of the Wilhelm and Else Heraeus Foundation. In 1989, the Foundation and the DPG jointly established a programme that gives young physicists at an early period of their scientific career (master's, diploma or doctoral thesis) the opportunity to present their own research results to a critical audience of scientific experts.

Funding opportunities for DPG members who live or work in Germany

Within this programme the active participation by young DPG members - who live or work in Germany - at the DPG Spring Meeting are financially supported.

Please check before applying whether the Wilhelm und Else Heraeus Communication Programme is suitable for you. The application must be submitted no later than 11 February 2026, 23:59 Central European Time, via the WEH online form.

YOUNG DPG MEMBERS - APPLY NOW FOR TRAVEL GRANT

 

Funding opportunities for conference participants who live or work in Middle and Eastern European and SESAME countries

The communication programme 2026 provides as well financial support for active participation for early career physicists from:

Middle and Eastern European countries

The fellowship holders are selected by DPG through a review process. Deadline for application is 1 November 2025.

YOUNG PARTICIPANTS FROM MIDDLE AND EASTERN EUROPE - APPLY NOW FOR TRAVEL GRANT

SESAME countries

The fellowship holders are selected by SESAME through a review process. Deadline for application is 1 November 2025.

YOUNG PARTICIPANTS FROM SESAME COUNTRIES - APPLY NOW FOR TRAVEL GRANT