Research in Germany: Federal and State Governments

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Federal and State Governments

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Federal and state governments are the main sponsors of research in Germany alongside industry. The federal ministries maintain their own departmental research establishments.

These facilities primarily focus on research questions of national relevance, such as health research. In addition, ministries significantly fund research through so-called project management organisations.

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Funding for Research Projects

Many federal ministries support research projects. In the case of direct project funding, monies are made available for fixed-term projects. Indirect project funding, on the other hand, is used to support infrastructures, collaborations and networks.

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