Young Independent Researcher Groups

Talented Scientists Wanted

Interdisciplinarity, innovative research approaches and networking are the focus of this funding programme operated jointly by the OeAW and the FWF. The successful cooperation to foster excellent junior research in Austria is about to embark on its second phase by issuing the second call for proposals.

FWF President congratulates Nuno Maulide

on "Scientist of the Year" award

The Austrian Club of Education and Science Journalists has designated the chemist Nuno Maulide as “Scientist of the Year 2018”. This recognition goes to the Professor of Organic Synthesis at the University of Vienna not only for his excellent scientific work but also for his role as a science communicator.

Supervisory Board and Assembly of Delegates approve FWF Executive Board

In a meeting held on 10 December 2018, the FWF Supervisory Board approved the reappointment of the current Executive Board for another term in office. Under the provisions of the Austrian Research and Technology Funding Act, an existing Executive Board may be reappointed.

scilog

The research magazine

scilog is a showcase for the world of basic research. The online magazine reports on FWF-funded individuals and projects and discusses issues concerning the future of scientific research.

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The project database includes projects approved by the FWF.

FWF programmes

Programmes to strengthen Austria's Science System

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How to Form a Coalition (and Get it Right)?

In the past, research on coalition governments in Central and Eastern Europe was limited to looking at how they begin and end. An international team of experts has now been the first to explore how they behave while in office. Instability and the strong influence of the party system are characteristic of Eastern European countries.

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FWF-Facts

Research disciplines

In 2017

percent of the funding went to applicants working in the Natural and Technical Sciences category

Research disciplines

In 2017

percent of the funding went to applicants working in the Humanities and Social Sciences category

Research disciplines

In 2017

percent of the funding went to applicants working in the Biology and Medicine category

Research grants

In 2017 projects with a total volume of

217.3

million Euro were approved

Research grants

In 2017

642

projects were approved

Payroll

In 2017

4,078

people worked in projects funded by the FWF (as of Dec. 31, 2017)

Reviews

In 2017 the FWF received

4,701

reviews from international peers

Review countries

In 2017 the FWF received reviews from

different nations

News

Study "International differences in basic research grant funding" is Published

2019-03-11

The Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO)...

Submission of Final Project Reports Online

2019-03-04

Starting in March 2019, final project reports in some FWF programmes will be submitted online via the Researchfish platform

FAQ on FWF Application Guidelines now Available - Transition Period ends 28 February 2019

2019-02-14

The FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) on the application guidelines, which are now available online, will help applicants with questions they may have. In addition, it should be noted that the transition period for the submission of applications under the rules of the old application guidelines ends on 28 February 2019.