Discovering
what matters.

To understand the world, we need to both look closely and see the big picture. Basic research takes time, but it opens up entirely new horizons. This is why we support pioneering researchers on their roads to discovery. The wealth of their insights is the capital of future generations.

Investing in researchers

The FWF funds thousands of outstanding researchers and their ideas at universities and other research institutions on the basis of an international peer review process. Find out more about the FWF’s program portfolio and the steps you need to take to get started.

Funding Program Portfolio

Click here to learn all about the FWF’s funding programs.

FWF’s Funding Programs
FWF’s Funding Programs

Funding Information

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We look forward to receiving your funding application.

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FWF Research Radar

Austria’s basic research in one place: On the FWF Research Radar page you can search through thousands of research projects.

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Key Focal Areas

Funding Opportunities for International Researchers

The FWF’s programs offer international researchers a wide range of options for acquiring funding to conduct their projects at Austrian universities and research institutions.

 

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Cutting-edge research is an expedition into the future. With excellent=austria, Austria sends teams on a mission at several research sites to discover groundbreaking insights in a promising field of research.

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Philanthropy

With the alpha+ Foundation, the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) offers philanthropically inclined individuals and organisations the opportunity to support excellent researchers throughout Austria.

 

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The FWF Science Magazine

So much to discover: Our science magazine scilog gives you the opportunity to get to know researchers and their discoveries. Whether it’s a new project, video portraits, or interviews with FWF-funded researchers from all over the world – immerse yourself in the world of basic research.

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Open Science

Open Science refers to open and collaborative science practices that enable open access to scientific knowledge and research processes, resulting in the greatest possible transparency and reusability.

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Facts and Figures

The Austrian Science Fund (FWF) uses federal funding to support thousands of researchers throughout Austria. On the Dashboard and the Research Radar page, the FWF publishes data on its funding programs, approved projects, and individuals to ensure transparency and make it available for further use.

 

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