New call publication – GIF 2026 Call for AI in Science and Society
We are pleased to announce that the GIF 2026 Call for AI in Science and Society has been published and is now available on our website.
This new program invites innovative research proposals focusing on the development, application, and societal implications of artificial intelligence (AI) across both STEM and Social Sciences & Humanities.
The call includes two tracks:
Collaborative Track
Joint proposals by German and Israeli researchers
Project duration: up to 3 years
Maximum budget: €300,000
Solo Track (early career researchers)
Applicants up to 8 years post-PhD (post-doctoral candidates are not eligible to apply)
One-year projects
Maximum budget: €25,000
The call includes a 2-stage application process consisting of an initial brief preliminary proposal and an invitation-only full proposal stage.
Pre-proposals must be signed by the Principal Investigators and their institutional administrations.
Pre-proposals are to be submitted on our website https://www.gif.org.il/
The GIF portal will open for pre-proposals submissions on 1 September 2026 (subject to change).
For a brief overview of the call, please see the attached PDF. For full details on the call, topics, eligibility, application process, and timeline, please visit:
https://www.gif.org.il/programs/programs-gif-2026/
Update on the 2025 Nexus call peer review process
The peer review process for the 2025 Nexus call is progressing well. However, due to several delays, the timeline has shifted slightly.
We now expect the funding decisions to be announced in April, with the grants expected to start in May.
GIF Young Scientists’ Meetings (GYSM)
We would also like to remind you of our GIF Young Scientists’ Meetings (GYSM) program, which supports early-career scientists in organizing 2–3 day workshops to strengthen German Israeli partnership. GIF funds up to €20,000 per meeting, covering travel, accommodation, food & beverages, and a social/cultural program.
For more information and submission details, please see: https://www.gif.org.il/workshops/
We are looking forward to receiving interesting proposals and will be happy to assist with any questions you may have at gif.admin@gif.org.il.