Germany–China NSFC-DFG iNum Scholarship 2026 – Pioneering Research in Intelligent Numerical Mathematics
The program supports joint research projects between German and Chinese institutions, focusing on topics such as learning-based numerics, optimization, scalable parallel methods, model reduction, multi-scale approaches, and advanced solver strategies. Research outcomes are expected to contribute significantly to computational science and engineering while promoting open science principles through published results, shared source codes, and accessible datasets.
Eligibility
Applicants must be established researchers or principal investigators eligible for competitive funding in their home country. German applicants must meet the requirements of the DFG Research Grants Program (form 50.01), with researchers at non-university institutions required to cooperate with a German university. Chinese applicants must satisfy NSFC’s eligibility rules. Both German and Chinese PIs must be officially recognized as eligible researchers within their respective systems. Proposals with military applications are excluded.
Benefits
The NSFC-DFG iNum Scholarship offers up to three years of research funding. German researchers will receive financial support through DFG’s Research Grants, while Chinese researchers will be funded by NSFC. Scholars gain access to international collaboration, shared facilities, advanced computational resources, and a rich interdisciplinary environment. This program is not just funding but a platform for pioneering research and global scientific impact.
Application Process
Researchers must jointly prepare a proposal in English, outlining objectives, methodologies, team structure, and required resources. German PIs must submit their applications to the DFG via the elan system, while Chinese PIs must submit to NSFC. The deadline for DFG submissions is 30 October 2025, with first-time German applicants required to register on elan by 23 October 2025.