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.
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.
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Related funding
- Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
ESPRIT
Austrian Science Fund (FWF)Walter Benjamin Programme
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG)
Source: fwf.ac.at