DLR Projektträger promotes research, education and innovation in Germany, Europe and the world with its services. It makes its interdisciplinary expertise and effective instruments available to its clients in order to find knowledge-based answers to important future questions in the economy and society.
DLR Projektträger is committed to strengthening Germany as a hub for research, education and innovation. As a service provider, we tailor our actions to the needs of our clients. Our goal is to advance Germany, Europe and the world: Through our expertise and networks, we assist our clients in providing knowledge-based solutions to current social challenges and in accelerating the transfer of research findings into practical applications. A holistic and neutral perspective on our clients’ needs, combined with the consideration of global and regional trends, is one of our strengths in the pursuit of the best solution. We examine the systemic interplay between science, education and innovation.
What specialities are we looking for?
Educational sciences
Political science
Regional studies
International relations
Cultural studies
Sociology
Psychology
German studies
English studies
Romance studies
Educational science
Administrative sciences
Science management
Media education/sciences
Law
Economics
Physics
Geology
Chemistry
Biology
Medicine
Public health/Health sciences
Mathematics
Geography
Environmental sciences
Urban planning
Information/Cyber security
Computer science
Business informatics
Media informatics
Information management
Communication sciences
Real estate management
Dual training programme "Office Management Assistant (f/m/x)"
Dual study programme "Research and innovation management"
Based on thorough analyses, we provide impetus for initiatives aimed at strengthening Germany’s research, education and innovation systems, as well as their international networking. For our clients - primarily federal and state ministries and subordinate authorities, the European Commission, as well as foundations, science organizations and associations, we develop action-oriented strategies. We design and manage funding programs and evaluate their impact, accompany funding projects and support the transfer of knowledge for use by industry and society. Our professional specialist and science communication supports this transfer. As part of our strategic consulting, even beyond specific funding expertise, we analyse societal and economic trends and developments in the research, education and innovation systems. From these, we derive concrete recommendations for action. Through dialog and participation formats, we connect knowledge creators and knowledge carriers from research and education with politics, business and society, helping to address current challenges and accelerate innovation.
In 2023, DLR Projektträger’s more than 1,600 highly qualified employees managed more than 14,500 projects with a funding volume of over €2 billion, alongside many other services related to research, education and innovation management.
Our profile is shaped by the diversity of our topics:
Environment and sustainability
Education, gender
Society, innovation, technology
Health
European and international cooperation
The competence centers Science Communication, Public Relations and Analysis and Evaluation round off our portfolio. DLR Projektträger is a central pillar of the German Aerospace Center and complements its scientific focus.
