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Top research to discover, get involved in, and join in the discussions

BE OPEN – Science & Society Festival
8 to 12 September 2018
Maria-Theresien-Platz, Vienna

Take a look at the festival programme.

2018 Wittgenstein Awards

go to Mathematician and Computer Scientist Herbert Edelsbrunner and Ethnomusicologist Ursula Hemetek

Six outstanding young researchers to receive grants under the START Programme

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.

Record-breaking Potential

Science and research may well be compared to a marathon: long-distance runners need excellent training, and so do scientists. Both require robust stamina, fine equipment and optimum support in order to deliver peak performances consistently. When all of these conditions are met, both athletes and scientists have every chance of being among the front-runners or even at the very top of the world’s elite.

FWF Strengthens Collaboration with Israel

A Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with Israel’s Ministry of Science with a view to enhancing collaboration in science and research.

50 Years FWF

50 Years of Cutting-Edge Research in Austria

The Austrian Science Fund has been setting international quality standards in basic research in Austria for half a century.

Project Finder

The project database includes projects approved by the FWF.

FWF programmes

Programmes to strengthen Austria's Science System

scilog - Project of the week

Staying healthy in the medical profession

Autonomy, a sense of appreciation and an open culture of communication are important to young doctors in their working environment. These are the results of a study conducted by a group of psychologists from Innsbruck.

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