Collaboration with Israel

In cooperation with the Israel Science Foundation (ISF), the FWF offers funding for closely integrated project collaborations between researchers in Austria and Israel. The aim of the collaboration is to take advantage of and combine the strengths of both research systems. The current call is open until December 10, 2026.

Target group

The funding program is aimed at researchers from all disciplines. For details, please see the application guidelines for Principal Investigator Projects.

Funding goals

The cooperation is intended to fund closely integrated projects in which researchers in Austria and Israel make substantial scientific contributions, creating added value through international cooperation.

Funding period

Between 36 and 48 months

Requirements

For international Principal Investigator Projects with Israel, the application requirements of the FWF's Principal Investigator Projects apply.

Approval

The FWF is acting as lead agency for this call and will be responsible for the review and selection process.

Application information

  • Proposals are submitted online using the electronic application portal elane.
  • Applications must be submitted to the FWF by December 10, 2026 (2:00 pm CET) and to the ISF by December 13, 2026 (1:00 pm IST).
  • For details, please see the info sheet “FWF – ISF: Information for Applicants”

Funding institution

Austrian Science Fund (FWF)

Submissions

Sep. 7, 2026 to Dec. 10, 2026

Please note:

Submissions to the FWF: September 7 to December 10, 2026 (2:00 pm CET)

Submissions to the ISF: deadline December 13, 2026 (1:00 pm IST)

Partner organization