The DFG-project fund differs from our classic FAU-publications fund by two aspects:
This funding model operates on a flat-rate principle. This means that eligible articles can be funded up to a maximum of 1.260,50 € (net) or 1.500 € (gross). All eligible invoices up to this amount will be paid for by the library in full, with no author contribution. Secondly, funding is not limited to Article Processing Charges (APCs) below a certain threshold. As long as you are able to cover the excess costs yourselves, you can request funding towards APCs in more expensive journals. Example: If your article meets the eligibility criteria of the DFG-project fund and the APC is 4.540 € (net)/5.390, 70 € (gross), the library will pay the invoice in full, subtract the flat rate of 1500 € and invoice you the remaining 3890, 70 €.
Please complete all mandatory fields so that we can vet your invoice:
If your fee is in a foreign currency, please take into account today’s exchange rate and 19% German VAT.
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Details of author participation
The University Library usually transfers the full invoice amount first so that the publisher receives his or her money quickly. If the publisher's invoice exceeds €1,260.50 net or €1,500 gross, the University Library will then invoice the author for the difference on top.
If the University Hospital finances this possible difference, then it usually needs a copy of the original publisher's invoice as well as the first page of the publication/publisher's PDF, a copy of the Acknowledgements mentioned in the publication (if these are not evident on the first page) and the yellow allonge for reimbursement. If you have any questions here, please contact the responsible third-party funding officer (Research Funding Department).
In the following text field, please provide us with the corresponding or a different address, for example your private address, should the possible difference be financed privately: