FWF Specialized Research Groups
Supports research groups in Austria building transdisciplinary projects for long-term scientific impact.
The FWF Specialized Research Groups (SFG) programme funds large collaborative research consortia in all scientific disciplines at Austrian institutions, with the 2026 call open from 21 May to 15 September 2026. Consortia of three to twelve outstanding researchers may apply for awards ranging from €3 million to €9 million over an initial project term of 60 months, with the option of one follow-up c…
All scientific disciplines, funding consortium-based basic research groups of 3–12 researchers at Austrian institutions with awards of €3–9 million over 60 months.
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