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Principal Investigator Projects

Research grant from Austrian Science Fund (FWF)

Open to all fields

About

Investigator-led basic research across disciplines supports defined scientific questions and research groups for up to 48 months. Proposals are accepted on a rolling basis.

Eligibility

Career stage: Not stated

Institution applies

Covers: Project-specific personnel and non-personnel costs for up to 48 months; no general fixed award cap stated.

Host location: Austria

Austrian host and principal research focus required.

Eligibility sourceSource 2

Reviewed Oct 11, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

Applicants need the scientific qualifications to lead the project. Research must take place at an Austrian institution with appropriate infrastructure. A permanent research focus exceeding 50% outside Austria is ineligible.

Topics

Investigator-led basic researchbasic researchdefined scientific questionsresearch groups48 months

Source: fwf.ac.at