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Special Research Programs (SFB)
Target group Scientists of any discipline who are working in
Austrian universities and
non profit-making, extra-university research establishments
Goals
Establishment of research networks based on international standards through autonomous research concentration at a single university location
Building up of extremely productive, tightly interconnected research establishments for long-term and interdisciplinary work on complex research topics
Requirements
already available research potential
the nucleus of the scientists placing the application must be sufficiently large and well qualified to be able to establish and run a research program of international standing within the scientific profile of the participating research institution(s)
Length 8 years, an interim review after 4 years decides on continuation
Level on average 900,000 EUR per year, different for different SFB
Applications
accepted continuously, 1 Nov. 2007: submission deadline for intiatives on which a decision should be taken in the last board meeting 2008
in English
Allocation once a year in the last board meeting by the FWF Board based on an international review process
Contact

Dr. Sabine Haubenwallner
sabine.haubenwallner@fwf.ac.at
+43-1-505 67 40 ext. 8603
 
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