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FWF Wittgenstein Award

FWF Wittgenstein Award

Supports internationally recognized researchers in Austria through high-impact, curiosity-driven research fellowships.

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The FWF Wittgenstein Award is Austria's most generously funded individual research prize, awarded annually to one or two researchers of exceptional international standing across all scientific disciplines. Each award provides €2 million in unrestricted research funding — a figure updated upward from the earlier benchmark of approximately €1.5 million. The programme is Austria's nearest equivalent …

All scientific disciplines, recognising one to two outstanding researchers of high international reputation at Austrian institutions with €2 million each by nomination only.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Prize
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.fwf.ac.at