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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